1970 Ford Falcon vs. 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 42 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 668 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.
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, 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Falcon. (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Falcon | 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Ford | Jeep |
| Model | Falcon | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 259 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 2028 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4821 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1943 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2916 mm |
