2001 Eagle Talon vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2001 Eagle Talon is newer by 25 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, 1976 Ford Falcon (256 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2001 Eagle Talon. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2001 Eagle Talon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 165 kg more than 2001 Eagle Talon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Ford Falcon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Eagle Talon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Ford Falcon (491 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Eagle Talon. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Eagle Talon. 1976 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2001 Eagle Talon has manual transmission. 2001 Eagle Talon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Eagle Talon | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Eagle | Ford |
Model | Talon | Falcon |
Year Released | 2001 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 491 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2830 mm |