1976 Ford Falcon vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 33 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 136 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1123 kg more than 1976 Ford Falcon.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Falcon | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Falcon | Defender |
Year Released | 1976 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 491 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2370 mm |