2005 Ford Freestyle vs. 1971 Ford Falcon

To start off, 2005 Ford Freestyle 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, 2005 Ford Freestyle (203 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1971 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Freestyle should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Freestyle weights approximately 505 kg more than 1971 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Ford Freestyle is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Freestyle 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, 2005 Ford Freestyle (281 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Falcon. (259 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Freestyle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Falcon.

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