1982 Ford Falcon vs. 1976 Humber Sceptre

To start off, 1982 Ford Falcon is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Humber Sceptre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Humber Sceptre would be higher. At 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Falcon (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1976 Humber Sceptre. (82 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1976 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Falcon weights approximately 378 kg more than 1976 Humber Sceptre. 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, 1982 Ford Falcon (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Humber Sceptre. (124 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Humber Sceptre.

Compare all specifications:

1982 Ford Falcon 1976 Humber Sceptre
Make Ford Humber
Model Falcon Sceptre
Year Released 1982 1976
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3271 cc 1725 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 109 HP 82 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 228 Nm 124 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1370 kg 992 kg
Vehicle Length 4740 mm 4320 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1620 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2510 mm


 

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