1978 Ford Falcon vs. 2002 Suzuki F1
To start off, 2002 Suzuki F1 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Falcon (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2002 Suzuki F1. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2002 Suzuki F1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Suzuki F1 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1978 Ford Falcon.
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, 1978 Ford Falcon (263 Nm) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Suzuki F1. (106 Nm). This means 1978 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Suzuki F1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Falcon | 2002 Suzuki F1 | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Falcon | F1 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1995 cc |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1470 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2210 mm |
