2005 Ford F-150 vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2005 Ford F-150 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2005 Ford F-150. (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-150 weights approximately 650 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 (422 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford F-150. (342 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford F-150. 2005 Ford F-150 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. 2005 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford F-150 | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | F-150 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2005 | 1976 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 342 Nm | 422 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2830 mm |