1970 Ford Falcon vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 84 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
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, 2005 Porsche 911 (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Falcon. (482 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Falcon | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Falcon | 911 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 482 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1380 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2360 mm |