1976 Ford Falcon vs. 2011 Dodge Durango

To start off, 2011 Dodge Durango is newer by 35 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, 2011 Dodge Durango (360 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1976 Ford Falcon. (256 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Durango weights approximately 743 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.

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, 2011 Dodge Durango (528 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Falcon. (491 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Falcon. 2011 Dodge Durango 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. 2011 Dodge Durango will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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