1976 Ford Falcon vs. 1949 Triumph Renown
To start off, 1976 Ford Falcon is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Triumph Renown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Triumph Renown 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 171 more horse power than 1949 Triumph Renown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1949 Triumph Renown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 195 kg more than 1949 Triumph Renown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Ford Falcon (422 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Triumph Renown. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Triumph Renown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Falcon | 1949 Triumph Renown | |
| Make | Ford | Triumph |
| Model | Falcon | Renown |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2750 mm |
