1998 Ford Falcon vs. 1965 NSU Wankel Spider
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 NSU Wankel Spider 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 NSU Wankel Spider. (49 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 780 kg more than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. 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 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Falcon | 1965 NSU Wankel Spider | |
| Make | Ford | NSU |
| Model | Falcon | Wankel Spider |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 495 cc |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 34 L |
