1970 Ford Falcon vs. 1991 Honda Accord
To start off, 1991 Honda Accord is newer by 21 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, 1991 Honda Accord (176 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 360 kg more than 1991 Honda Accord.
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, 1991 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 (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Honda Accord. (231 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Falcon | 1991 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Falcon | Accord |
Year Released | 1970 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 259 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2810 mm |