1970 Ford Falcon vs. 2006 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2006 Honda Pilot is newer by 36 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (217 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 360 kg more than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Because 2006 Honda Pilot 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, 2006 Honda Pilot 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 (408 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Pilot. (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Falcon | 2006 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Falcon | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2710 mm |
