1970 Ford Corsair vs. 1990 Ford Falcon

To start off, 1990 Ford Falcon is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 3,157 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Falcon (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Falcon weights approximately 535 kg more than 1970 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, 1990 Ford Falcon (235 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.

Compare all specifications:

1970 Ford Corsair 1990 Ford Falcon
Make Ford Ford
Model Corsair Falcon
Year Released 1970 1990
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1498 cc 3157 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 59 HP 120 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 101 Nm 235 Nm
Torque RPM 2300 RPM 3250 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 885 kg 1420 kg
Vehicle Length 4500 mm 4820 mm
Vehicle Width 1620 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 2800 mm


 

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