1971 Ford Falcon vs. 1994 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1994 Ford Falcon is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Falcon (205 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1971 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Falcon weights approximately 175 kg more than 1971 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1994 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Falcon. (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Falcon | 1994 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Falcon | Falcon |
Year Released | 1971 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 259 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2800 mm |