1978 AMC Pacer vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1978 AMC Pacer is newer by 2 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 4,228 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 AMC Pacer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1978 AMC Pacer. (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1978 AMC Pacer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 12 kg more than 1978 AMC Pacer. 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 (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 AMC Pacer. (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 AMC Pacer.
Compare all specifications:
1978 AMC Pacer | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
Make | AMC | Ford |
Model | Pacer | Falcon |
Year Released | 1978 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4228 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 45 L |