1976 Ford Falcon vs. 2001 Toyota Condor

To start off, 2001 Toyota Condor 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 150 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Condor. (88 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 115 kg more than 2001 Toyota Condor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 (422 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Condor. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Condor.

Compare all specifications:

1976 Ford Falcon 2001 Toyota Condor
Make Ford Toyota
Model Falcon Condor
Year Released 1976 2001
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4942 cc 1812 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 238 HP 88 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 422 Nm 135 Nm
Torque RPM 2600 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 101.6 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 76.2 mm 78 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Vehicle Weight 1475 kg 1360 kg
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2610 mm


 

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