1971 AC 428 vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1971 AC 428 is newer by 1 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 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (247 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 34 kg more than 1971 AC 428.
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, 1971 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Falcon. (482 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1971 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 AC 428 | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | 428 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7003 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 298 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 639 Nm | 482 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1464 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2830 mm |
