1976 Ford Falcon vs. 1979 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1979 Plymouth Volare is newer by 3 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1979 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1979 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 105 kg more than 1976 Ford Falcon.
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 (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Plymouth Volare. (232 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Falcon | 1979 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | Ford | Plymouth |
Model | Falcon | Volare |
Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 3687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2870 mm |