1977 Ford Falcon vs. 1982 Mitsubishi Debonair
To start off, 1982 Mitsubishi Debonair is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Falcon 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 18 more horse power than 1982 Mitsubishi Debonair. (111 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1982 Mitsubishi Debonair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mitsubishi Debonair weights approximately 10 kg more than 1977 Ford Falcon.
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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mitsubishi Debonair. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mitsubishi Debonair.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Falcon | 1982 Mitsubishi Debonair | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Falcon | Debonair |
Year Released | 1977 | 1982 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 2555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2700 mm |