1976 Ford Falcon vs. 2012 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 36 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 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W (222 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1976 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Falcon.
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, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W (296 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Falcon. (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 SsangYong Chairman W will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Falcon | 2012 SsangYong Chairman W | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Falcon | Chairman W |
Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1495 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2970 mm |