1979 Ford Falcon vs. 2005 Suzuki Reno

To start off, 2005 Suzuki Reno is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Falcon (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Reno. (126 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Reno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Falcon weights approximately 118 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Reno. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1979 Ford Falcon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki Reno, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Ford Falcon (263 Nm) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Reno. (178 Nm). This means 1979 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Reno.

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