1971 Ford Falcon vs. 1970 Lotus 72
To start off, 1971 Ford Falcon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lotus 72. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lotus 72 would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lotus 72 (429 HP @ 10000 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 1971 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lotus 72 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Falcon weights approximately 830 kg more than 1970 Lotus 72.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Falcon | 1970 Lotus 72 | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Falcon | 72 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 429 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 10000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 530 kg |
