1975 Chrysler Sedan vs. 1993 Ford Falcon

To start off, 1993 Ford Falcon is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Chrysler Sedan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Chrysler Sedan would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Falcon (268 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1975 Chrysler Sedan. (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1975 Chrysler Sedan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Falcon weights approximately 115 kg more than 1975 Chrysler Sedan. 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, 1993 Ford Falcon (420 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Chrysler Sedan. (355 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Chrysler Sedan. 1975 Chrysler Sedan has automatic transmission and 1993 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1993 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Chrysler Sedan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1975 Chrysler Sedan 1993 Ford Falcon
Make Chrysler Ford
Model Sedan Falcon
Year Released 1975 1993
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4342 cc 4941 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 200 HP 268 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 355 Nm 420 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1530 kg 1645 kg
Vehicle Length 5000 mm 4820 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2930 mm 2800 mm


 

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