1970 Ford Falcon vs. 2005 Ford Excursion

To start off, 2005 Ford Excursion is newer by 35 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 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Excursion (311 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1901 kg more than 1970 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Ford Excursion 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, 2005 Ford Excursion 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, 2005 Ford Excursion (576 Nm) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Falcon. (259 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Falcon.

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