1970 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chrysler Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chrysler Cordoba would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1970 Chrysler Cordoba. (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1970 Chrysler Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Falcon weights approximately 134 kg more than 1970 Chrysler Cordoba. 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, 2011 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chrysler Cordoba. (217 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chrysler Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chrysler Cordoba | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | Cordoba | Falcon |
Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3685 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.3 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.6 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |