1998 Ford Falcon vs. 1958 Simca Oceane
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Simca Oceane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Simca Oceane 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 169 more horse power than 1958 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1958 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 668 kg more than 1958 Simca Oceane. 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 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Simca Oceane. (88 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Simca Oceane. 1998 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1958 Simca Oceane has manual transmission. 1958 Simca Oceane 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 | 1958 Simca Oceane | |
Make | Ford | Simca |
Model | Falcon | Oceane |
Year Released | 1998 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 55 L |