1976 Chrysler Sedan 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 Sedan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chrysler Sedan would be higher. At 4,342 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Chrysler Sedan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chrysler Sedan (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1989 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chrysler Sedan should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chrysler Sedan weights approximately 110 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 Sedan (355 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Falcon. (236 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1976 Chrysler Sedan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Falcon. 1976 Chrysler Sedan 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 Sedan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Chrysler Sedan | 1989 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | Sedan | Falcon |
Year Released | 1976 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4342 cc | 3157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 355 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2800 mm |