1972 Austin 2200 vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1972 Austin 2200 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1972 Austin 2200. (110 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin 2200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 283 kg more than 1972 Austin 2200. 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, 1970 Ford Falcon (482 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin 2200. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin 2200.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Austin 2200 | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | 2200 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2227 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 482 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1181 kg | 1464 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2830 mm |