2005 Ford Falcon vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Falcon (200 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (83 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Falcon weights approximately 711 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corolla. 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 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (103 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla. 2005 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1974 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1974 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Falcon | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Falcon | Corolla |
Year Released | 2005 | 1974 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.4 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1581 kg | 870 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2380 mm |