1999 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 1976 Ford Falcon

To start off, 1999 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 23 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, 1999 Aston Martin Vantage (450 HP) has 194 more horse power than 1976 Ford Falcon. (256 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 385 kg more than 1976 Ford Falcon. 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, 1999 Aston Martin Vantage (1,098 Nm) has 607 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Falcon. (491 Nm). This means 1999 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Falcon.

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