1971 Ford Falcon vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma

To start off, 2005 Toyota Tacoma 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 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (165 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1971 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 196 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, 1971 Ford Falcon (259 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (248 Nm). This means 1971 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Tacoma.

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