1978 AMC Pacer vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1978 AMC Pacer is newer by 8 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 157 more horse power than 1978 AMC Pacer. (90 HP @ 3050 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1978 AMC Pacer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 105 kg more than 1978 AMC Pacer. 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 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 AMC Pacer. (222 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 AMC Pacer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 AMC Pacer | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | AMC | Ford |
| Model | Pacer | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3802 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3050 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 482 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1359 kg | 1464 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2830 mm |
