1976 Ford Falcon vs. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 34 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 5 more horse power than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. (251 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 511 kg more than 1976 Ford Falcon.
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, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country, 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 (491 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. (351 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country 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. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Falcon | 2010 Chrysler Town & Country | |
Make | Ford | Chrysler |
Model | Falcon | Town & Country |
Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 491 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 2096 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5144 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1953 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1814 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3078 mm |