1976 Ford Falcon vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 37 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (523 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1976 Ford Falcon. (256 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche 911 weights approximately 3 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Falcon. (491 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Falcon | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Falcon | 911 |
Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 523 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6750 RPM |
Torque | 491 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1588 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4477 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2350 mm |