1972 ZIL 117 vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 ZIL 117. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 ZIL 117 would be higher. At 6,959 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 ZIL 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 ZIL 117 (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2012 Ford Falcon. (265 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 ZIL 117 should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 ZIL 117 weights approximately 1193 kg more than 2012 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, 1972 ZIL 117 (570 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Falcon. (409 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1972 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1972 ZIL 117 | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | ZIL | Ford |
Model | 117 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6959 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 409 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2950 kg | 1757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2838 mm |