1970 Ford Falcon vs. 2011 Audi A5
To start off, 2011 Audi A5 is newer by 41 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, 2011 Audi A5 (328 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi A5 weights approximately 400 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 2011 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi A5 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, 2011 Audi A5 (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Falcon. (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Falcon | 2011 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Ford | Audi |
| Model | Falcon | A5 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2751 mm |
