1999 Ford Falcon vs. 1976 Holden Torana
To start off, 1999 Ford Falcon is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Holden Torana 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 130 more horse power than 1976 Holden Torana. (102 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Falcon weights approximately 420 kg more than 1976 Holden Torana. 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 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Holden Torana. (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Holden Torana. 1976 Holden Torana 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 Holden Torana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Falcon | 1976 Holden Torana | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Falcon | Torana |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2590 mm |
