1976 Land Rover Serie III vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, both 1976 Land Rover Serie III and 1976 Ford Falcon were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 185 kg more than 1976 Land Rover Serie III.
Because 1976 Land Rover Serie III is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Land Rover Serie III will offer significantly more control. 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. 1976 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1976 Land Rover Serie III has manual transmission. 1976 Land Rover Serie III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Land Rover Serie III | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Land Rover | Ford |
Model | Serie III | Falcon |
Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 256 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2830 mm |