1995 Ford Fairlane vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1995 Ford Fairlane is newer by 19 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1995 Ford Fairlane. (206 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 105 kg more than 1976 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 Falcon (422 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Fairlane. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Fairlane. 1976 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Fairlane has manual transmission. 1995 Ford Fairlane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Fairlane | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Fairlane | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 206 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 422 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2830 mm |
