1972 Ford LTD vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1972 Ford LTD 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 84 more horse power than 1972 Ford LTD. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford LTD weights approximately 231 kg more than 1970 Ford Falcon.
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 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford LTD. (376 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford LTD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford LTD | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | LTD | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3927 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 482 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1464 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2830 mm |
