2005 Fiat Panda vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2005 Fiat Panda 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Panda. (60 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 260 kg more than 2005 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Panda will offer significantly more control. 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 (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Panda. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Panda | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Panda | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2830 mm |
