1999 Ford Falcon vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1999 Ford Falcon is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Falcon (232 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (107 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Falcon weights approximately 440 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina. 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 Ford Falcon (374 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina. 1976 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 1999 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1999 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ford Falcon | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Falcon | Cortina |
Year Released | 1999 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 60.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 54 L |