1970 Ford Falcon vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 38 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 757 kg more than 1970 Ford Falcon.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender 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, 2008 Land Rover Defender 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 (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Falcon | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Falcon | Defender |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2495 cc |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 2117 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3230 mm |
