COMPARISON · THE SHOWDOWN
OPEN LABOR PROJECT
VEHICLE A
▼
Ford
Falcon
144ci I6
VS
VEHICLE B
▼
Ford
Falcon
170ci I6
Real labor data. Real maintenance costs. Real recall counts. No subscription, no paywall — free for every wrench-turner.
01
Specifications
Year
1963
1970
Engine
144ci I6
170ci I6
Drivetrain
RWD
RWD
Transmission
manual
manual
Fuel
gas
gas
04
Cost of Ownership
★ WINNER
5-Year Maintenance
$32,443
0.54 $/mi
5-Year Maintenance
$32,443
0.54 $/mi
Routine maintenance only. Cost = labor hours × $150/hr × estimated 5-yr frequency. Parts cost not included.
05
Maintenance Breakdown
Hours per common service. Lower is faster (and cheaper) at the shop.
Oil & filter change
8.0 hrs$14,880 / 5yr
8.0 hrs$14,880 / 5yr
Tire rotation
2.0 hrs$2,400 / 5yr
2.0 hrs$2,400 / 5yr
Wiper blades
3.0 hrs$1,920 / 5yr
3.0 hrs$1,920 / 5yr
Cabin air filter
4.0 hrs$1,875 / 5yr
4.0 hrs$1,875 / 5yr
Serpentine belt
8.0 hrs$1,235 / 5yr
8.0 hrs$1,235 / 5yr
PCV valve
8.0 hrs$1,220 / 5yr
8.0 hrs$1,220 / 5yr
Fuel filter
2.5 hrs$810 / 5yr
2.5 hrs$810 / 5yr
Front brake pads
2.0 hrs$760 / 5yr
2.0 hrs$760 / 5yr
Rear brake pads
2.0 hrs$740 / 5yr
2.0 hrs$740 / 5yr
Differential fluid
2.0 hrs$680 / 5yr
2.0 hrs$680 / 5yr
Engine air filter
2.0 hrs$660 / 5yr
2.0 hrs$660 / 5yr
Brake fluid flush
2.0 hrs$630 / 5yr
2.0 hrs$630 / 5yr
Valve cover gasket
8.0 hrs$504 / 5yr
8.0 hrs$504 / 5yr
Coolant flush
3.0 hrs$500 / 5yr
3.0 hrs$500 / 5yr
12V battery
2.0 hrs$500 / 5yr
2.0 hrs$500 / 5yr
Power steering flush
2.5 hrs$395 / 5yr
2.5 hrs$395 / 5yr
Intake manifold gasket
8.0 hrs$387 / 5yr
8.0 hrs$387 / 5yr
Oil pan gasket
8.0 hrs$313 / 5yr
8.0 hrs$313 / 5yr
Spark plugs
1.5 hrs$305 / 5yr
1.5 hrs$305 / 5yr
Oxygen sensor
3.0 hrs$285 / 5yr
3.0 hrs$285 / 5yr
Water pump
3.0 hrs$200 / 5yr
3.0 hrs$200 / 5yr
Thermostat
3.0 hrs$172 / 5yr
3.0 hrs$172 / 5yr
Alternator
2.0 hrs$150 / 5yr
2.0 hrs$150 / 5yr
Ignition coil
1.5 hrs$122 / 5yr
1.5 hrs$122 / 5yr
Starter motor
2.0 hrs$100 / 5yr
2.0 hrs$100 / 5yr
06
Active Recalls
Open NHTSA Recalls
0
CLEAR
Open NHTSA Recalls
0
CLEAR
✓ Both vehicles are completely clear of open safety recalls.
07
Fluid Capacities
Ford Falcon
brake · FMVSS 116 DOT 4
coolant10.00 qt · WSS-M97B51-A1
engine_oil5.00 qt · API SN
power_steering1.00 qt · Motorcraft MERCON V
rear_diff2.00 qt · API GL-5
transmission_auto11.00 qt · WSS-M2C922-A1
washer3.50 qt · All-season or winter-rated
Ford Falcon
brake · FMVSS 116 DOT 4
coolant10.00 qt · WSS-M97B51-A1
engine_oil5.00 qt · API SN
power_steering1.00 qt · Motorcraft MERCON V
rear_diff2.00 qt · API GL-5
transmission_auto11.00 qt · WSS-M2C922-A1
washer3.50 qt · All-season or winter-rated
08
The Verdict
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Across cost of ownership and recall count, neither vehicle pulls decisively ahead. Pick on personal preference — drivetrain, transmission feel, brand loyalty, or the engine that puts a smile on your face.
Open the full dashboard for either truck
Labor times, torque specs, fluid capacities, DTC codes, repair procedures, recalls, common platform problems.