1970 Ford Falcon vs. 1973 Ford Granada
To start off, 1973 Ford Granada is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Granada (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Granada weights approximately 62 kg more than 1970 Ford Falcon. 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Granada. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Falcon | 1973 Ford Granada | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Falcon | Granada |
Year Released | 1970 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 259 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2780 mm |