1977 Ford Falcon vs. 1971 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1977 Ford Falcon is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Falcon (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Falcon weights approximately 625 kg more than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1977 Ford Falcon (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. (96 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Falcon | 1971 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Falcon | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2340 mm |
