1970 Ford Falcon vs. 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche is newer by 30 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche (324 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 1272 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche (738 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Falcon. (482 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Falcon | 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Falcon | Corniche |
Year Released | 1970 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 324 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 482 Nm | 738 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 2736 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3070 mm |