1971 Chevrolet Vega vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Vega would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Falcon weights approximately 699 kg more than 1971 Chevrolet Vega. 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, 2011 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chevrolet Vega. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chevrolet Vega.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chevrolet Vega | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Vega | Falcon |
Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2287 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4955 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 68 L |