1976 Ford Falcon vs. 1988 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 1988 Suzuki Jimny is newer by 12 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (256 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1988 Suzuki Jimny. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1988 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 895 kg more than 1988 Suzuki Jimny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Suzuki Jimny is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Suzuki Jimny will offer significantly more control. 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 (491 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 439 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Suzuki Jimny. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Falcon | 1988 Suzuki Jimny | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Falcon | Jimny |
Year Released | 1976 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 539 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 491 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2040 mm |