1970 Ford Falcon vs. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 37 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 538 kg more than 1970 Ford Falcon.
Because 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 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, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 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, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (343 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Falcon. (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Falcon | 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Falcon | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2187 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1898 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2710 mm |
