1995 Ford Falcon vs. 1970 Plymouth Superbird

To start off, 1995 Ford Falcon is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Plymouth Superbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Plymouth Superbird would be higher. At 6,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Plymouth Superbird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Plymouth Superbird weights approximately 87 kg more than 1995 Ford Falcon.

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, 1970 Plymouth Superbird (665 Nm) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Falcon. (398 Nm). This means 1970 Plymouth Superbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Falcon. 1970 Plymouth Superbird has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1995 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Plymouth Superbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Ford Falcon 1970 Plymouth Superbird
Make Ford Plymouth
Model Falcon Superbird
Year Released 1995 1970
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3705 cc 6982 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 228 HP 0 HP
Torque 398 Nm 665 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Vehicle Weight 1580 kg 1667 kg
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 2020 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2800 mm 2930 mm


 

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