1965 AC 427 vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1970 Ford Falcon is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 AC 427. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 AC 427 would be higher. At 6,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 AC 427 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 AC 427 (410 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (155 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC 427 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 AC 427 weights approximately 37 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, 1965 AC 427 (652 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Falcon. (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1965 AC 427 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1965 AC 427 | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | 427 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1965 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6997 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 410 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 652 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 107.7 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 99.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1397 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2830 mm |