2007 Abarth Grande Punto vs. 1971 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2007 Abarth Grande Punto is newer by 36 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, 2007 Abarth Grande Punto (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1971 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Abarth Grande Punto should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Falcon.
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, 2007 Abarth Grande Punto (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Falcon. (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Abarth Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Abarth Grande Punto | 1971 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | Grande Punto | Falcon |
Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |