1963 Austin Mini Cooper vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1970 Ford Falcon is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Austin Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Austin Mini Cooper would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (217 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1963 Austin Mini Cooper. (67 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 745 kg more than 1963 Austin Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Ford Falcon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1963 Austin Mini Cooper, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (408 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin Mini Cooper. (84 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Austin Mini Cooper | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Mini Cooper | Falcon |
Year Released | 1963 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1071 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2830 mm |