1974 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chrysler Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chrysler Cordoba would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chrysler Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Falcon (265 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1974 Chrysler Cordoba. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1974 Chrysler Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 168 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Ford Falcon (409 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Chrysler Cordoba. (393 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Chrysler Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chrysler Cordoba | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Cordoba | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 409 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | LPG |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4955 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2838 mm |
