1970 Ford Falcon vs. 1985 Honda Accord
To start off, 1985 Honda Accord is newer by 15 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1985 Honda Accord. (122 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1985 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 210 kg more than 1985 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Ford Falcon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Honda Accord. (165 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Falcon | 1985 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Falcon | Accord |
Year Released | 1970 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1958 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2610 mm |