1966 Ford Falcon vs. 1970 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1970 Ford Taunus is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Falcon (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1970 Ford Taunus. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Falcon weights approximately 169 kg more than 1970 Ford Taunus. 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, 1966 Ford Falcon (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Taunus. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Falcon | 1970 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Falcon | Taunus |
Year Released | 1966 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.7 mm | 63 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 54 L |