2001 Ford Falcon vs. 1968 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2001 Ford Falcon is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Falcon weights approximately 815 kg more than 1968 Toyota Corolla. 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 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Falcon | 1968 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Falcon | Corolla |
Year Released | 2001 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3983 cc | 1077 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 61 L |