1975 Ford Torino vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1976 Ford Falcon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Torino would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1975 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Torino weights approximately 175 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 (422 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Torino. (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Torino. 1976 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1975 Ford Torino has manual transmission. 1975 Ford Torino 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:
| 1975 Ford Torino | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Torino | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 422 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2830 mm |
