1976 Ford Falcon vs. 1975 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1976 Ford Falcon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1976 Ford Falcon. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 200 kg more than 1976 Ford Falcon. 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, 1975 Avanti Avanti (443 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Falcon. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1975 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Falcon | 1975 Avanti Avanti | |
Make | Ford | Avanti |
Model | Falcon | Avanti |
Year Released | 1976 | 1975 |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 6570 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 443 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2780 mm |