1977 Ford 2000 vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1977 Ford 2000 is newer by 1 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1977 Ford 2000. (100 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 143 kg more than 1977 Ford 2000. 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, 1976 Ford Falcon (422 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford 2000. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford 2000.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford 2000 | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | 2000 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1977 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 422 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1332 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2830 mm |