1966 Fiat OT 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 OT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat OT would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1966 Fiat OT. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat OT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 625 kg more than 1966 Fiat OT. 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 (325 Nm) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat OT. (134 Nm). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat OT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat OT | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | OT | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 45 L |
