1998 Ford Falcon vs. 1956 Porsche 356
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1956 Porsche 356. (100 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1956 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 782 kg more than 1956 Porsche 356. 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 (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Porsche 356. (121 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Porsche 356. 1998 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1956 Porsche 356 has manual transmission. 1956 Porsche 356 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 | 1956 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Falcon | 356 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 858 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 52 L |
