1970 Ford Maverick vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, both 1970 Ford Maverick and 1970 Ford Falcon were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 135 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 220 kg more than 1970 Ford Maverick. 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, 1970 Ford Falcon (408 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Maverick | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Maverick | Falcon |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2830 mm |