2005 Buick Rainier vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2005 Buick Rainier is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Rainier (276 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (217 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rainier weights approximately 569 kg more than 1970 Ford Falcon. 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, 1970 Ford Falcon (408 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rainier. (387 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick Rainier | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Rainier | Falcon |
Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 408 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2830 mm |