2004 Acura NSX vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2004 Acura NSX is newer by 28 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura NSX (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1976 Ford Falcon. (238 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 25 kg more than 2004 Acura NSX.
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, 1976 Ford Falcon (422 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura NSX. (285 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura NSX. 2004 Acura NSX has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Acura NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Acura NSX | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Acura | Ford |
Model | NSX | Falcon |
Year Released | 2004 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 249 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 422 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2830 mm |