1976 Ford Falcon vs. 2006 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2006 Toyota MR2 is newer by 30 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 116 more horse power than 2006 Toyota MR2. (140 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota MR2.
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 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota MR2. (231 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Falcon | 2006 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Falcon | MR2 |
Year Released | 1976 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 491 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2460 mm |