1976 Ford Falcon vs. 1956 Rover P4
To start off, 1976 Ford Falcon is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Rover P4 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 130 more horse power than 1956 Rover P4. (108 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1956 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 27 kg more than 1956 Rover P4. 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 (422 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Rover P4. (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Falcon | 1956 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Falcon | P4 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2636 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 105 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1448 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2830 mm |
