1970 Ford Falcon vs. 2005 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2005 Honda CR-V 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 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 94 more horse power than 2005 Honda CR-V. (153 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 44 kg more than 2005 Honda CR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 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, 2005 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 292 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda CR-V. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Falcon | 2005 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Falcon | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 482 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1420 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2540 mm |
