1997 Ford Falcon vs. 1968 Vauxhall Viva
To start off, 1997 Ford Falcon is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Vauxhall Viva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Vauxhall Viva 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 197 more horse power than 1968 Vauxhall Viva. (104 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1968 Vauxhall Viva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 749 kg more than 1968 Vauxhall Viva. 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 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Vauxhall Viva. (159 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Vauxhall Viva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Falcon | 1968 Vauxhall Viva | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | Falcon | Viva |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1674 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2440 mm |
