1966 Ford Corsair vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1970 Ford Falcon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1966 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 475 kg more than 1966 Ford Corsair. 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 (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Corsair | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Corsair | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 3273 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2830 mm |
