1970 Ford Falcon vs. 1970 ZAZ 966
To start off, both 1970 Ford Falcon and 1970 ZAZ 966 were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1970 ZAZ 966. (27 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1970 ZAZ 966. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 620 kg more than 1970 ZAZ 966. 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 (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 ZAZ 966. (52 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 ZAZ 966.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Falcon | 1970 ZAZ 966 | |
Make | Ford | ZAZ |
Model | Falcon | 966 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 887 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 259 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2170 mm |