1999 Ford Falcon vs. 1976 Ford Fairlane
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 Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Fairlane would be higher. Both 1999 Ford Falcon and 1976 Ford Fairlane are equipped with a 3,984 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Falcon (232 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1976 Ford Fairlane. (155 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Falcon weights approximately 78 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, 1999 Ford Falcon (374 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Fairlane. (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ford Falcon | 1976 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Falcon | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1999 | 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 | 232 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1452 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2950 mm |