1976 Ford Falcon vs. 1974 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1976 Ford Falcon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (256 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1974 Vauxhall Victor. (109 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1974 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 425 kg more than 1974 Vauxhall Victor. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Falcon | 1974 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Falcon | Victor |
Year Released | 1976 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2680 mm |