1970 Ford Falcon vs. 1996 Honda Legend

To start off, 1996 Honda Legend is newer by 26 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1996 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Legend weights approximately 206 kg more than 1970 Ford Falcon.

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, 1996 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 (482 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Legend.

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