1976 Avanti Avanti vs. 1976 Ford Falcon

To start off, both 1976 Avanti Avanti and 1976 Ford Falcon were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (256 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1976 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1976 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 5 kg more than 1976 Avanti Avanti. 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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Avanti Avanti. (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Avanti Avanti. 1976 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1976 Avanti Avanti has manual transmission. 1976 Avanti Avanti 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:

1976 Avanti Avanti 1976 Ford Falcon
Make Avanti Ford
Model Avanti Falcon
Year Released 1976 1976
Engine Size 6570 cc 5763 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 177 HP 256 HP
Engine RPM 3400 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 442 Nm 491 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 2600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1580 kg 1585 kg
Vehicle Length 4910 mm 4870 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1910 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2780 mm 2830 mm


 

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