1997 Ford Falcon vs. 1963 NSU Wankel Spider
To start off, 1997 Ford Falcon is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 NSU Wankel Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 NSU Wankel Spider 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 251 more horse power than 1963 NSU Wankel Spider. (50 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1963 NSU Wankel Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 974 kg more than 1963 NSU Wankel Spider. 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 444 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 NSU Wankel Spider. (71 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 NSU Wankel Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Falcon | 1963 NSU Wankel Spider | |
| Make | Ford | NSU |
| Model | Falcon | Wankel Spider |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1000 cc |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 50 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1674 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 34 L |
