2008 Ford Territory vs. 1964 Ford Falcon

To start off, 2008 Ford Territory is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc, 2008 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Territory weights approximately 1316 kg more than 1964 Ford Falcon.

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, 2008 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Falcon. (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Falcon. 2008 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 1964 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1964 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Ford Territory 1964 Ford Falcon
Make Ford Ford
Model Territory Falcon
Year Released 2008 1964
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3984 cc 2890 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 282 HP
Torque 380 Nm 244 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.7:1 20.2:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100mph 9.6 seconds 8 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2016 kg 700 kg


 

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