1998 Ford Falcon vs. 1952 Talbot Baby
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Talbot Baby. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Talbot Baby 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 127 more horse power than 1952 Talbot Baby. (108 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1952 Talbot Baby. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Talbot Baby weights approximately 70 kg more than 1998 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:
| 1998 Ford Falcon | 1952 Talbot Baby | |
| Make | Ford | Talbot |
| Model | Falcon | Baby |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1952 |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3130 mm |
