1988 Ford Falcon vs. 1976 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1988 Ford Falcon is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 120 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Falcon weights approximately 199 kg more than 1976 Nissan Bluebird.
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, 1988 Ford Falcon (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Falcon | 1976 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Falcon | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2660 mm |
