2005 Ford Falcon vs. 1964 Jaguar 3.8
To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Jaguar 3.8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Jaguar 3.8 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Jaguar 3.8 (221 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Ford Falcon. (210 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jaguar 3.8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Jaguar 3.8 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2005 Ford Falcon. 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, 2005 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Jaguar 3.8. (325 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Jaguar 3.8. 2005 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1964 Jaguar 3.8 has manual transmission. 1964 Jaguar 3.8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Falcon | 1964 Jaguar 3.8 | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Falcon | 3.8 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1964 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 3781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.4 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1575 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 63 L |