1973 De Tomaso Longchamp vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1976 Ford Falcon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 De Tomaso Longchamp. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 De Tomaso Longchamp would be higher. Both 1973 De Tomaso Longchamp and 1976 Ford Falcon are equipped with a 5,763 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1973 De Tomaso Longchamp (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1976 Ford Falcon. (256 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 De Tomaso Longchamp weights approximately 115 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, 1976 Ford Falcon (491 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 De Tomaso Longchamp. (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 De Tomaso Longchamp.
Compare all specifications:
1973 De Tomaso Longchamp | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
Model | Longchamp | Falcon |
Year Released | 1973 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 491 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2830 mm |