2009 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 39 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Colorado (186 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (155 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 781 kg more than 1970 Ford Falcon. 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, 1970 Ford Falcon (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Colorado. (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Colorado | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Colorado | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2901 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2141 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2830 mm |
