2005 Ford Falcon vs. 1961 Jaguar E-Type
To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Jaguar E-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Jaguar E-Type would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Jaguar E-Type (265 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2005 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Jaguar E-Type should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Falcon weights approximately 294 kg more than 1961 Jaguar E-Type.
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, 2005 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Jaguar E-Type. (353 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Jaguar E-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Falcon | 1961 Jaguar E-Type | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Falcon | E-Type |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1236 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 63 L |
