1970 Ford Falcon vs. 2004 Nissan Altima

To start off, 2004 Nissan Altima is newer by 34 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 72 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Altima. (175 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 103 kg more than 2004 Nissan Altima. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1970 Ford Falcon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Altima, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Altima. (244 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Altima.

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