1976 Ford Falcon vs. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg

To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (238 HP) has 20 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. (218 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg.

Because 2009 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg 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 (422 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. (407 Nm). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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