1998 Ford Falcon vs. 1982 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Talbot Samba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Talbot Samba 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 191 more horse power than 1982 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1982 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 840 kg more than 1982 Talbot Samba. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Ford Falcon (395 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Talbot Samba. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Falcon | 1982 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Ford | Talbot |
| Model | Falcon | Samba |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2350 mm |
