1997 GMC Safari vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1997 GMC Safari 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (256 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1997 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1997 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 GMC Safari weights approximately 370 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 (491 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1997 GMC Safari | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
Make | GMC | Ford |
Model | Safari | Falcon |
Year Released | 1997 | 1976 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 491 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2830 mm |