2003 Ford Falcon vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 2003 Ford Falcon is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 4,943 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (143 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Falcon weights approximately 90 kg more than 1970 Ford Maverick. 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, 2003 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford Falcon | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Falcon | Maverick |
Year Released | 2003 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 4943 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2800 mm |