1956 Buick 40 vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1976 Ford Falcon is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (256 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1956 Buick 40. (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1956 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Ford Falcon (491 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Buick 40. (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Buick 40 | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | 40 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1956 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5279 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 462 Nm | 491 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2830 mm |