1993 Ford Falcon vs. 1970 Ford 17
To start off, 1993 Ford Falcon is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford 17 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Falcon (268 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1970 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Falcon weights approximately 570 kg more than 1970 Ford 17. 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, 1993 Ford Falcon (420 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ford Falcon | 1970 Ford 17 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Falcon | 17 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2710 mm |
