1986 Ford Falcon vs. 1976 Ford Torino
To start off, 1986 Ford Falcon is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Torino would be higher. At 4,090 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Falcon (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1976 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Torino weights approximately 280 kg more than 1986 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, 1976 Ford Torino (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Falcon. (241 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Falcon | 1976 Ford Torino | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Falcon | Torino |
Year Released | 1986 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 4090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2760 mm |