1976 Ford Falcon vs. 1964 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1976 Ford Falcon is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Falcon (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1976 Ford Falcon. (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 775 kg more than 1964 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 (422 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Falcon. (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Falcon | 1964 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Falcon | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2890 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 700 kg |
