1976 Ford Falcon vs. 2003 Ginetta G34
To start off, 2003 Ginetta G34 is newer by 27 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 69 more horse power than 2003 Ginetta G34. (187 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2003 Ginetta G34. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 775 kg more than 2003 Ginetta G34. 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 (491 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ginetta G34. (280 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ginetta G34.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Falcon | 2003 Ginetta G34 | |
Make | Ford | Ginetta |
Model | Falcon | G34 |
Year Released | 1976 | 2003 |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 491 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1050 mm |