1970 Ford Falcon vs. 1990 Honda Legend
To start off, 1990 Honda Legend 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, 1990 Honda Legend (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Legend weights approximately 60 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.
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, 1990 Honda Legend, 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 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Legend. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Falcon | 1990 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Falcon | Legend |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2675 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2720 mm |
