2005 Ford Taurus vs. 1970 Ford Falcon

To start off, 2005 Ford Taurus is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Taurus (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 85 kg more than 2005 Ford Taurus.

Because 1970 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 1970 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Taurus, 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, 1970 Ford Falcon (259 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Taurus. (251 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Taurus.

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