1965 Fiat Grand Break vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1976 Ford Falcon is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Fiat Grand Break. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Fiat Grand Break 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 160 more horse power than 1965 Fiat Grand Break. (96 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat Grand Break. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 315 kg more than 1965 Fiat Grand Break. 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, 1976 Ford Falcon (491 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat Grand Break. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat Grand Break.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat Grand Break | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Grand Break | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 491 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2830 mm |
