1989 Austin Maestro vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1989 Austin Maestro is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1989 Austin Maestro. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1989 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 445 kg more than 1989 Austin Maestro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 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 1970 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Austin Maestro, 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, 1970 Ford Falcon (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Austin Maestro. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Austin Maestro.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Austin Maestro | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Maestro | Falcon |
Year Released | 1989 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2830 mm |