1954 Abarth Renault vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1970 Ford Falcon is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Abarth Renault. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Abarth Renault would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1954 Abarth Renault. (109 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1954 Abarth Renault. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 470 kg more than 1954 Abarth Renault. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Abarth Renault | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | Renault | Falcon |
Year Released | 1954 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2830 mm |