1976 Ford Falcon vs. 1977 Holden GTS
To start off, 1977 Holden GTS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1977 Holden GTS. (213 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1977 Holden GTS.
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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Holden GTS. (400 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Holden GTS.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Falcon | 1977 Holden GTS | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Falcon | GTS |
Year Released | 1976 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 213 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2830 mm |