1976 Ford Falcon vs. 1967 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1976 Ford Falcon is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1976 Ford Falcon. (256 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 587 kg more than 1967 Ford GT 40.
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) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Falcon | 1967 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Falcon | GT 40 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1967 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 491 Nm | 85 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 998 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1050 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2430 mm |