1977 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1977 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 7 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (217 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1977 Chevrolet Caprice. (109 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1977 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 235 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 (408 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Chevrolet Caprice. (280 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Chevrolet Caprice | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Caprice | Falcon |
Year Released | 1977 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2830 mm |