2010 GMC Yukon vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2010 GMC Yukon is newer by 34 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Yukon (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1976 Ford Falcon. (238 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1058 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, 2010 GMC Yukon (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Falcon. (422 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 GMC Yukon | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | GMC | Ford |
| Model | Yukon | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1976 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 422 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2533 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5131 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1953 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2830 mm |
