1970 Ford Falcon vs. 2009 Honda Accord
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 39 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, 1970 Ford Falcon (217 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (199 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 608 kg more than 1970 Ford Falcon.
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, 1970 Ford Falcon (408 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (234 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Falcon | 2009 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Falcon | Accord |
Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 199 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 234 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 99 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 2043 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2710 mm |