1973 Triumph GT6 vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Triumph GT6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Triumph GT6 would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1973 Triumph GT6. (104 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1973 Triumph GT6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 784 kg more than 1973 Triumph GT6. 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Triumph GT6. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Triumph GT6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Triumph GT6 | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Triumph | Ford |
| Model | GT6 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.7 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2120 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |
