1998 Ford Falcon vs. 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe 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 121 more horse power than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe.
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 @ 3200 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. (214 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Falcon | 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe | |
| Make | Ford | Hudson |
| Model | Falcon | Italia Coupe |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3303 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2670 mm |
