2008 Toyota Tacoma vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 32 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 79 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 63 kg more than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. 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, 1976 Ford Falcon (422 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. 1976 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Tacoma has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Tacoma 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:
| 2008 Toyota Tacoma | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Tacoma | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2694 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 422 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1412 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2830 mm |
