1966 Ford Falcon vs. 1970 Honda N III
To start off, 1970 Honda N III 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 75 more horse power than 1970 Honda N III. (31 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda N III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Falcon weights approximately 624 kg more than 1970 Honda N III. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 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 1966 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Honda N III, 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, 1966 Ford Falcon (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda N III. (30 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda N III.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Falcon | 1970 Honda N III | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Falcon | N III |
Year Released | 1966 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 30 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 62.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.7 mm | 57.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2010 mm |