1970 Ford Falcon vs. 1974 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1974 Toyota Publica is newer by 4 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (217 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Publica. (47 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 755 kg more than 1974 Toyota Publica. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Falcon | 1974 Toyota Publica | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Falcon | Publica |
Year Released | 1970 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2170 mm |