1979 Ford Falcon vs. 1982 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1982 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Falcon weights approximately 250 kg more than 1982 Vauxhall Carlton.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Falcon | 1982 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Falcon | Carlton |
Year Released | 1979 | 1982 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3271 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2680 mm |