1999 Ford Escort vs. 1971 Ford Falcon

To start off, 1999 Ford Escort is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Escort (131 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1971 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Falcon weights approximately 236 kg more than 1999 Ford Escort.

Because 1971 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 1971 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Ford Escort, 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, 1971 Ford Falcon (259 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Escort. (178 Nm). This means 1971 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Escort.

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