1976 Ford Falcon vs. 1972 Nissan 240 C
To start off, 1976 Ford Falcon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan 240 C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan 240 C 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 129 more horse power than 1972 Nissan 240 C. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan 240 C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 175 kg more than 1972 Nissan 240 C. 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 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan 240 C. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan 240 C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Falcon | 1972 Nissan 240 C | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Falcon | 240 C |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2700 mm |
