1993 Ford Falcon vs. 1970 Ford Escort

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 Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Falcon (216 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (120 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Falcon weights approximately 745 kg more than 1970 Ford Escort. 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 (365 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort.

Compare all specifications:

1993 Ford Falcon 1970 Ford Escort
Make Ford Ford
Model Falcon Escort
Year Released 1993 1970
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3984 cc 1599 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 216 HP 120 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 365 Nm 148 Nm
Torque RPM 3650 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1530 kg 785 kg
Vehicle Length 4820 mm 3980 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1570 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2800 mm 2410 mm


 

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