1998 Ford Falcon vs. 1965 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Cortina 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 (221 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1965 Ford Cortina. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 680 kg more than 1965 Ford Cortina. 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 (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Falcon | 1965 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Falcon | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 58.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 40 L |
