1997 Ford Scorpio vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1997 Ford Scorpio is newer by 21 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 124 more horse power than 1997 Ford Scorpio. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 245 kg more than 1997 Ford Scorpio. 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, 1976 Ford Falcon (422 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Scorpio. (173 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Scorpio | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Scorpio | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 422 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
