1999 Ford Falcon vs. 1973 AC 428
To start off, 1999 Ford Falcon is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 AC 428. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 AC 428 would be higher. At 7,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1999 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Falcon weights approximately 100 kg more than 1973 AC 428.
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, 1973 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Falcon. (366 Nm @ 3150 RPM). This means 1973 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Falcon. 1973 AC 428 has automatic transmission and 1999 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1999 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 AC 428 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ford Falcon | 1973 AC 428 | |
Make | Ford | AC |
Model | Falcon | 428 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 7002 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 298 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 639 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3150 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2450 mm |