1979 Ford Falcon vs. 2006 Ford Focus
To start off, 2006 Ford Focus 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 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Focus (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1979 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 335 kg more than 1979 Ford Falcon. 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, 2006 Ford Focus, 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Falcon | 2006 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Falcon | Focus |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3271 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2620 mm |
