1981 Ford Falcon vs. 1971 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1981 Ford Falcon is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Falcon (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Falcon weights approximately 120 kg more than 1971 Ford Zephyr. 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, 1981 Ford Falcon (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Falcon | 1971 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Falcon | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1981 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2930 mm |