1976 Ford Falcon vs. 2005 Peugeot 807
To start off, 2005 Peugeot 807 is newer by 29 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, 2005 Peugeot 807 (156 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1976 Ford Falcon. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Peugeot 807 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Peugeot 807 weights approximately 268 kg more than 1976 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Ford Falcon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Peugeot 807, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Peugeot 807. (217 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Peugeot 807.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Falcon | 2005 Peugeot 807 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Falcon | 807 |
Year Released | 1976 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 2230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5650 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1648 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |