2001 Ford Urban Explorer vs. 1976 Ford Falcon

To start off, 2001 Ford Urban Explorer 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Urban Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2001 Ford Urban Explorer. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Urban Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Urban Explorer weights approximately 389 kg more than 1976 Ford Falcon.

Because 2001 Ford Urban Explorer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Ford Urban Explorer will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Ford Urban Explorer (380 Nm) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Falcon. (263 Nm). This means 2001 Ford Urban Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Falcon.

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