1976 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 1989 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1989 Ford Falcon is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chrysler Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chrysler Cordoba would be higher. At 5,201 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chrysler Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chrysler Cordoba (133 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1989 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chrysler Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 400 kg more than 1989 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 Chrysler Cordoba (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Falcon. (236 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1976 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Falcon. 1976 Chrysler Cordoba has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1989 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Chrysler Cordoba will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Chrysler Cordoba | 1989 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | Cordoba | Falcon |
Year Released | 1976 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5201 cc | 3157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2800 mm |