1956 Buick 40 vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1970 Ford Falcon is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Buick 40 (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (247 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 126 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Ford Falcon (482 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Buick 40. (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Buick 40 | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | 40 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1956 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5279 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 462 Nm | 482 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1464 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2830 mm |