1998 Ford Falcon vs. 1976 Holden Sunbird
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Holden Sunbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Holden Sunbird would be higher. At 5,044 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Holden Sunbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Holden Sunbird (247 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1998 Ford Falcon. (235 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Holden Sunbird should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 300 kg more than 1976 Holden Sunbird.
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 Holden Sunbird (436 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Falcon. (395 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Sunbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Falcon | 1976 Holden Sunbird | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Falcon | Sunbird |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5044 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 436 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2590 mm |
