1970 Ford Falcon vs. 2001 Toyota Condor

To start off, 2001 Toyota Condor 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, 1970 Ford Falcon (217 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Condor. (86 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Condor weights approximately 242 kg more than 1970 Ford Falcon.

Because 2001 Toyota Condor 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, 2001 Toyota Condor 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 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Condor. (192 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Condor.

Compare all specifications:

1970 Ford Falcon 2001 Toyota Condor
Make Ford Toyota
Model Falcon Condor
Year Released 1970 2001
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4942 cc 2992 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 217 HP 86 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 408 Nm 192 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 101.7 mm 99.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 76.2 mm 96 mm
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Vehicle Weight 1435 kg 1677 kg
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2610 mm


 

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