1976 Ford Falcon vs. 2001 Honda Avancier
To start off, 2001 Honda Avancier is newer by 25 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2001 Honda Avancier. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Avancier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Avancier weights approximately 145 kg more than 1976 Ford Falcon.
Because 2001 Honda Avancier 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, 2001 Honda Avancier 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 (422 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Avancier. (205 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Avancier. 2001 Honda Avancier has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Honda Avancier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Falcon | 2001 Honda Avancier | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Falcon | Avancier |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2254 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 97 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2770 mm |
