1971 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1992 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1992 Ford Falcon is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chrysler Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chrysler Valiant would be higher. At 4,341 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chrysler Valiant (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1992 Ford Falcon. (198 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chrysler Valiant should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Falcon weights approximately 50 kg more than 1971 Chrysler Valiant.
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 Chrysler Valiant (355 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Falcon. (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chrysler Valiant | 1992 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Valiant | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4341 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 348 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2800 mm |
