1970 Ford Falcon vs. 2003 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2003 Honda CR-V is newer by 33 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2003 Honda CR-V. (154 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda CR-V weights approximately 36 kg more than 1970 Ford Falcon.
Because 2003 Honda CR-V 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, 2003 Honda CR-V 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 (482 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda CR-V. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Falcon | 2003 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Falcon | CR-V |
Year Released | 1970 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 482 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2630 mm |