1970 Ford Falcon vs. 1994 Toyota Venture
To start off, 1994 Toyota Venture is newer by 24 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 130 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Venture. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 95 kg more than 1994 Toyota Venture. 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, 1994 Toyota Venture, 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 (408 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Venture. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Venture.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Falcon | 1994 Toyota Venture | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Falcon | Venture |
Year Released | 1970 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1812 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2510 mm |