2005 Ford Falcon vs. 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne would be higher. At 5,317 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne weights approximately 230 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, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (441 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Falcon | 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Falcon | Grande Parisienne |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 5317 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 101.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 102 L |
