1961 Buick Invicta vs. 1976 Ford Falcon

To start off, 1976 Ford Falcon is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Buick Invicta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Buick Invicta would be higher. At 6,576 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Buick Invicta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Buick Invicta (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1976 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Buick Invicta weights approximately 690 kg more than 1976 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, 1961 Buick Invicta (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Falcon. (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Falcon.

Compare all specifications:

1961 Buick Invicta 1976 Ford Falcon
Make Buick Ford
Model Invicta Falcon
Year Released 1961 1976
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6576 cc 3273 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 325 HP 129 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 583 Nm 263 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 2070 kg 1380 kg
Vehicle Length 5550 mm 4870 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1910 mm