1970 Triumph Stag 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 Triumph Stag. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Triumph Stag 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 122 more horse power than 1970 Triumph Stag. (143 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1970 Triumph Stag. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Falcon weights approximately 557 kg more than 1970 Triumph Stag. 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 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Triumph Stag. (234 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Triumph Stag. 2011 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1970 Triumph Stag has manual transmission. 1970 Triumph Stag will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Triumph Stag | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Triumph | Ford |
| Model | Stag | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 409 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | LPG |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4955 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |
