1970 Ford Falcon vs. 2009 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2009 Honda CR-V 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda CR-V (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda CR-V weights approximately 101 kg more than 1970 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Honda CR-V 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, 2009 Honda CR-V 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 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Falcon | 2009 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Falcon | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2352 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 16.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2630 mm |
