1971 Toyota Corolla vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Ford Falcon is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Falcon weights approximately 924 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2008 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Toyota Corolla | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Corolla | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 68 L |
