1976 Ford Falcon vs. 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 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. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1976 Ford Falcon. (256 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 487 kg more than 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1.
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, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 (638 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Falcon. (491 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Falcon | 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Falcon | R 390 GT1 |
Year Released | 1976 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 543 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 491 Nm | 638 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1098 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2730 mm |