2005 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 29 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 66 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 215 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 @ 2600 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. 1976 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2005 Chevrolet Blazer has manual transmission. 2005 Chevrolet Blazer 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:
2005 Chevrolet Blazer | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Blazer | Falcon |
Year Released | 2005 | 1976 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4299 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 491 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2830 mm |