1971 Ford Falcon vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 34 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 3,389 cc, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (194 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1971 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 270 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.

Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (431 Nm) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Falcon. (259 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Falcon.

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