1976 Ford Falcon vs. 1996 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 1996 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 20 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 125 more horse power than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. (131 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 221 kg more than 1976 Ford Falcon.
Because 1976 Ford Falcon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Voyager, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Plymouth Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Falcon | 1996 Plymouth Voyager | |
Make | Ford | Plymouth |
Model | Falcon | Voyager |
Year Released | 1976 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 491 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1806 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2880 mm |