2012 Audi A5 vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Audi A5 is newer by 36 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (256 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2012 Audi A5. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A5 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1976 Ford Falcon.
Because 2012 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A5 will offer significantly more control. 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 (491 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A5. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Audi A5 | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | A5 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 491 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4623 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1382 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2830 mm |
