1998 Ford Falcon vs. 1976 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Fairlane would be higher. Both 1998 Ford Falcon and 1976 Ford Fairlane are equipped with a 3,984 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (221 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1976 Ford Fairlane. (155 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 63 kg more than 1976 Ford Fairlane. 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, 1998 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Fairlane. (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Falcon | 1976 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Falcon | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2950 mm |
