1977 Ford Falcon vs. 1997 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 1997 Toyota Bandeirante is newer by 20 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 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Falcon (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 410 kg more than 1977 Ford Falcon.
Because 1997 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Bandeirante 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. Let's talk about torque, 1977 Ford Falcon (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Bandeirante. (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Bandeirante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Falcon | 1997 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Falcon | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2290 mm |
