1971 Austin 3 vs. 1977 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1977 Ford Falcon is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Austin 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Austin 3 would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Falcon (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1971 Austin 3. (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1971 Austin 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Austin 3 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1977 Ford Falcon.
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, 1977 Ford Falcon (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Austin 3. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Austin 3.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Austin 3 | 1977 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | 3 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1971 | 1977 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 263 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2830 mm |