1970 Ford Falcon vs. 2005 Nissan 350Z

To start off, 2005 Nissan 350Z 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, 2005 Nissan 350Z (287 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 35 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.

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 (482 Nm) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan 350Z. (372 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan 350Z.

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