1976 Ford Falcon vs. 2011 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tundra 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tundra (234 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1976 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 50 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tundra.
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 Toyota Tundra (266 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Falcon. (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Falcon | 2011 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Falcon | Tundra |
Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 234 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 266 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2610 mm |