1970 Ford Falcon vs. 1996 Honda Step Wagon
To start off, 1996 Honda Step Wagon 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 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 94 more horse power than 1996 Honda Step Wagon. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Step Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Step Wagon weights approximately 15 kg more than 1970 Ford Falcon.
Because 1996 Honda Step Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Step Wagon will offer significantly more control. 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 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Step Wagon. (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Step Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Falcon | 1996 Honda Step Wagon | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Falcon | Step Wagon |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2810 mm |
