2001 Ford Falcon vs. 1968 Ford Corsair
To start off, 2001 Ford Falcon is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1968 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Falcon weights approximately 630 kg more than 1968 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, 2001 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Falcon | 1968 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Falcon | Corsair |
Year Released | 2001 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3983 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 72.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 40 L |