1970 Ford Falcon vs. 1990 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1990 Ford Falcon is newer by 20 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 35 more horse power than 1990 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Falcon weights approximately 60 kg more than 1970 Ford Falcon.
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 (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Falcon. (235 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Falcon | 1990 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Falcon | Falcon |
Year Released | 1970 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 3157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2800 mm |