1970 Ford Falcon vs. 2007 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2007 Nissan Navara 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Navara weights approximately 660 kg more than 1970 Ford Falcon.
Because 2007 Nissan Navara 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 Nissan Navara 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 (482 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Navara. (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Navara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Falcon | 2007 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Falcon | Navara |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 482 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 2124 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3210 mm |
