1997 Ford Falcon vs. 1950 Rover P4
To start off, 1997 Ford Falcon is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rover P4 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Falcon (205 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1950 Rover P4. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1950 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 145 kg more than 1950 Rover P4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1997 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford Falcon | 1950 Rover P4 | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Falcon | P4 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2103 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2830 mm |