1970 Ford Falcon vs. 2007 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2007 TVR Tuscan 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, 2007 TVR Tuscan (355 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 260 kg more than 2007 TVR Tuscan.
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, 2007 TVR Tuscan (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Falcon. (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Falcon | 2007 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | Falcon | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2370 mm |
