1967 Fiat 124 vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1976 Ford Falcon is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 124 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 197 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 124. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 675 kg more than 1967 Fiat 124. 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 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 124. 1976 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1967 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1967 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 124 | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 124 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1967 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 491 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2830 mm |