1979 Oldsmobile Starfire vs. 2006 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2006 Ford Falcon is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire would be higher. At 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire. (130 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Falcon weights approximately 197 kg more than 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire. 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, 2006 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire. (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire. 2006 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire has manual transmission. 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Oldsmobile Starfire | 2006 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Ford |
Model | Starfire | Falcon |
Year Released | 1979 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4997 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1333 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |