1999 Ford Falcon vs. 1955 Rover P4
To start off, 1999 Ford Falcon is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Rover P4 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1955 Rover P4. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1955 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Falcon weights approximately 130 kg more than 1955 Rover P4. 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, 1999 Ford Falcon (366 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Falcon | 1955 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Falcon | P4 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3150 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |
