1999 Ford Falcon vs. 1957 Talbot 2500
To start off, 1999 Ford Falcon is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Talbot 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Talbot 2500 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Falcon (232 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1957 Talbot 2500. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1957 Talbot 2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Falcon weights approximately 530 kg more than 1957 Talbot 2500. 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 (374 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Talbot 2500. (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Talbot 2500.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ford Falcon | 1957 Talbot 2500 | |
Make | Ford | Talbot |
Model | Falcon | 2500 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1957 |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2510 mm |