1966 Fiat Campagnola vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1976 Ford Falcon is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat Campagnola. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat Campagnola would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1966 Fiat Campagnola. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 185 kg more than 1966 Fiat Campagnola. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1966 Fiat Campagnola will offer significantly more control. 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 (422 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat Campagnola. (128 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat Campagnola.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Fiat Campagnola | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Campagnola | Falcon |
Year Released | 1966 | 1976 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1901 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 422 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2830 mm |