1976 Ford Falcon vs. 1977 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1977 Toyota Sprinter 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Sprinter. (98 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 515 kg more than 1977 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Ford Falcon (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Sprinter. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Falcon | 1977 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Falcon | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2340 mm |
