1970 Ford Falcon vs. 1967 Willys-Overland Interlagos
To start off, 1970 Ford Falcon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Willys-Overland Interlagos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Willys-Overland Interlagos would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1967 Willys-Overland Interlagos. (52 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1967 Willys-Overland Interlagos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 924 kg more than 1967 Willys-Overland Interlagos. 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, 1970 Ford Falcon (482 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Willys-Overland Interlagos. (76 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Willys-Overland Interlagos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Falcon | 1967 Willys-Overland Interlagos | |
| Make | Ford | Willys-Overland |
| Model | Falcon | Interlagos |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1967 |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 482 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2110 mm |
