1997 Ford Falcon vs. 1953 Hudson Hornet
To start off, 1997 Ford Falcon is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Hudson Hornet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Hudson Hornet would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Falcon (301 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Hornet. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1953 Hudson Hornet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Hudson Hornet weights approximately 126 kg more than 1997 Ford Falcon.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford Falcon | 1953 Hudson Hornet | |
Make | Ford | Hudson |
Model | Falcon | Hornet |
Year Released | 1997 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 4810 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1674 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2990 mm |