1999 Ford Falcon vs. 1975 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1999 Ford Falcon is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Publica 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 157 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Falcon weights approximately 775 kg more than 1975 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Ford Falcon (366 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Falcon | 1975 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Falcon | Publica |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3150 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2270 mm |
