1976 Ford Falcon vs. 1996 Suzuki Samurai
To start off, 1996 Suzuki Samurai 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 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 84 more horse power than 1996 Suzuki Samurai. (69 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1996 Suzuki Samurai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 450 kg more than 1996 Suzuki Samurai. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Suzuki Samurai 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, 1996 Suzuki Samurai 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 (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Suzuki Samurai. (103 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Suzuki Samurai.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Falcon | 1996 Suzuki Samurai | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Falcon | Samurai |
Year Released | 1976 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2490 mm |