2005 Ford Falcon vs. 1976 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Falcon weights approximately 570 kg more than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Falcon | 1976 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Falcon | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |
