1976 Ford Falcon vs. 1965 TVR Trident
To start off, 1976 Ford Falcon is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 TVR Trident. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 TVR Trident would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 TVR Trident (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1976 Ford Falcon. (256 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 TVR Trident should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 415 kg more than 1965 TVR Trident.
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 (491 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 TVR Trident. (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 TVR Trident.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Falcon | 1965 TVR Trident | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | Falcon | Trident |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 4727 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2290 mm |
