2005 Ford Falcon vs. 1973 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Falcon (200 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1973 Ford Fairlane. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Falcon weights approximately 131 kg more than 1973 Ford Fairlane. 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, 2005 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Fairlane. (339 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Falcon | 1973 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Falcon | Fairlane |
Year Released | 2005 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 4097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.4 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1581 kg | 1450 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2950 mm |