2006 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 30 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 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1976 Ford Falcon. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 370 kg more than 1976 Ford Falcon. 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, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Falcon. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Lumina | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Lumina | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5667 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |
