1970 Renault 10 vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Renault 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Renault 10 would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Falcon (265 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1970 Renault 10. (42 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1970 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Falcon weights approximately 982 kg more than 1970 Renault 10. 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, 2011 Ford Falcon (409 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Renault 10. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Renault 10 | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Renault | Ford |
Model | 10 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1108 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 42 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 409 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 775 kg | 1757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2838 mm |