1978 Ford Falcon vs. 1971 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1978 Ford Falcon is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Falcon would be higher. Both 1978 Ford Falcon and 1971 Ford Falcon are equipped with a 3,273 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 129 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Falcon weights approximately 20 kg more than 1971 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, 1978 Ford Falcon (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Falcon. (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Falcon | 1971 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Falcon | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 3273 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2830 mm |
