1976 Holden Sunbird vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Ford Falcon is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Holden Sunbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Holden Sunbird would be higher. At 5,044 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Holden Sunbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1976 Holden Sunbird. (247 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Sunbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Falcon weights approximately 424 kg more than 1976 Holden Sunbird. 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, 2008 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Holden Sunbird. (436 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Holden Sunbird. 2008 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1976 Holden Sunbird has manual transmission. 1976 Holden Sunbird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Holden Sunbird | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Holden | Ford |
Model | Sunbird | Falcon |
Year Released | 1976 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5044 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 436 Nm | 533 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2838 mm |