1970 Ford Falcon vs. 2001 Noble M12
To start off, 2001 Noble M12 is newer by 31 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, 2001 Noble M12 (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (217 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Noble M12 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 455 kg more than 2001 Noble M12.
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, 2001 Noble M12 (435 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Falcon. (408 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Noble M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Falcon | 2001 Noble M12 | |
| Make | Ford | Noble |
| Model | Falcon | M12 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 82.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2440 mm |
