1977 Vauxhall Cavalier vs. 1993 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1993 Ford Falcon is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Falcon weights approximately 750 kg more than 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier.
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. 1993 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier has manual transmission. 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier | 1993 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Ford |
| Model | Cavalier | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1256 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 268 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2800 mm |
