1999 Ford Falcon vs. 1965 Ford Corsair

To start off, 1999 Ford Falcon is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair 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 135 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (97 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Falcon weights approximately 499 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair. 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 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (164 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Ford Falcon 1965 Ford Corsair
Make Ford Ford
Model Falcon Corsair
Year Released 1999 1965
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3984 cc 1996 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 232 HP 97 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4750 RPM
Torque 374 Nm 164 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92.3 mm 93.7 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.3 mm 72.4 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 1031 kg
Vehicle Length 4910 mm 4490 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1620 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2370 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 45 L


 

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