1971 Fiat ESV vs. 1991 Ford Falcon

To start off, 1991 Ford Falcon is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat ESV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat ESV would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Falcon (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1971 Fiat ESV. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat ESV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Falcon weights approximately 626 kg more than 1971 Fiat ESV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1991 Ford Falcon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1991 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Fiat ESV, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1991 Ford Falcon (311 Nm) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat ESV. (134 Nm). This means 1991 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat ESV. 1971 Fiat ESV has automatic transmission and 1991 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1991 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Fiat ESV will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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