1976 Ford Falcon vs. 1957 Rover P4
To start off, 1976 Ford Falcon is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Rover P4 would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1957 Rover P4. (93 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1957 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rover P4 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1976 Ford Falcon.
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 (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 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 1957 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Falcon | 1957 Rover P4 | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Falcon | P4 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 2636 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2830 mm |