2005 Ford Focus vs. 1977 Ford Falcon

To start off, 2005 Ford Focus is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Falcon (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Ford Focus. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Falcon weights approximately 138 kg more than 2005 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1977 Ford Falcon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Focus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1977 Ford Falcon (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Focus. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Focus.

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