1998 Ford Falcon vs. 1950 Simca 8
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Simca 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Simca 8 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (235 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1950 Simca 8. (47 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1950 Simca 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 630 kg more than 1950 Simca 8. 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, 1998 Ford Falcon (395 Nm) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Simca 8. (88 Nm). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Simca 8. 1998 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1950 Simca 8 has manual transmission. 1950 Simca 8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Falcon | 1950 Simca 8 | |
Make | Ford | Simca |
Model | Falcon | 8 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 395 Nm | 88 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2450 mm |