2009 Ford F-350 vs. 1966 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1966 Ford Falcon. (106 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Falcon weights approximately 153 kg more than 2009 Ford F-350.
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, 2009 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Falcon. (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford F-350 | 1966 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | F-350 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2009 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1119 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 56 L |