1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1971 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1971 Ford Falcon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Falcon (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Falcon weights approximately 275 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina. 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, 1971 Ford Falcon (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1971 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Cortina | Falcon |
Year Released | 1970 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2830 mm |