1970 Ford Falcon vs. 2010 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Musso is newer by 40 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, 1970 Ford Falcon (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2010 SsangYong Musso. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2010 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 641 kg more than 1970 Ford Falcon.
Because 2010 SsangYong Musso 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, 2010 SsangYong Musso 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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 SsangYong Musso. (250 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 SsangYong Musso.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Falcon | 2010 SsangYong Musso | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Falcon | Musso |
Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2874 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 2001 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2760 mm |