1996 Ford Falcon vs. 1977 Holden Sunbird
To start off, 1996 Ford Falcon is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Holden Sunbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Holden Sunbird would be higher. At 3,707 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Falcon (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1977 Holden Sunbird. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1977 Holden Sunbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Falcon weights approximately 420 kg more than 1977 Holden Sunbird. 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, 1996 Ford Falcon (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Holden Sunbird. (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Holden Sunbird.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Falcon | 1977 Holden Sunbird | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Falcon | Sunbird |
Year Released | 1996 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3707 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 398 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2590 mm |