2005 Ford Econovan vs. 1971 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2005 Ford Econovan is newer by 34 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, 1971 Ford Falcon (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2005 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Falcon weights approximately 65 kg more than 2005 Ford Econovan. 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, 1971 Ford Falcon (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Econovan | 1971 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Econovan | Falcon |
Year Released | 2005 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1788 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2830 mm |