1970 Ford Falcon vs. 2001 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2001 Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (217 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon.
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 Toyota Tundra (427 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Falcon. (408 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Falcon | 2001 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Falcon | Tundra |
Year Released | 1970 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 427 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3270 mm |