2004 Dodge Durango vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2004 Dodge Durango 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 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 46 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Durango. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Durango weights approximately 534 kg more than 1976 Ford Falcon.
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 (491 Nm) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Durango. (319 Nm). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Durango | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Durango | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1976 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3704 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 491 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2119 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2830 mm |
