1997 Ford Falcon vs. 1955 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1997 Ford Falcon is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Sunbeam Alpine 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 221 more horse power than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. (80 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 374 kg more than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. 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 (515 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. (163 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Falcon | 1955 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Ford | Sunbeam |
| Model | Falcon | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 2267 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1674 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 45 L |
