1970 Ford Falcon vs. 2005 Kia K2700
To start off, 2005 Kia K2700 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 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2005 Kia K2700. (83 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia K2700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia K2700 weights approximately 170 kg more 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, 1970 Ford Falcon (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia K2700. (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia K2700.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Falcon | 2005 Kia K2700 | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Falcon | K2700 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 2665 cc |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 259 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1530 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2390 mm |