1974 AMC Matador vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1976 Ford Falcon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 AMC Matador. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 AMC Matador would be higher. At 5,896 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (256 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1974 AMC Matador. (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1974 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 AMC Matador weights approximately 207 kg more than 1976 Ford Falcon.
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 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 AMC Matador. (427 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 AMC Matador. 1974 AMC Matador has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 AMC Matador will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 AMC Matador | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
Make | AMC | Ford |
Model | Matador | Falcon |
Year Released | 1974 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5896 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 491 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2830 mm |