1979 Ford Falcon vs. 2006 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2006 Ford Expedition is newer by 27 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1979 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Falcon weights approximately 160 kg more than 2006 Ford Expedition.
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, 2006 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Falcon. (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Falcon | 2006 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Falcon | Expedition |
Year Released | 1979 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3271 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3030 mm |