1970 Ford Corsair vs. 2004 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2004 Ford Falcon is newer by 34 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Falcon weights approximately 630 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, 2004 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2004 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 | 2004 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Corsair | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2800 mm |
