1977 Ford Falcon vs. 1976 Holden Torana
To start off, 1977 Ford Falcon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Holden Torana 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 1976 Holden Torana. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Falcon weights approximately 525 kg more than 1976 Holden Torana. 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, 1977 Ford Falcon (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Holden Torana. (96 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Holden Torana.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Falcon | 1976 Holden Torana | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Falcon | Torana |
Year Released | 1977 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2440 mm |