2009 Dodge Sprinter vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 Dodge Sprinter 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (217 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. (154 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 525 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Ford Falcon (408 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. (380 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Sprinter | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Sprinter | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2985 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5910 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2740 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2830 mm |
