1980 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1998 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. (114 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 60 kg more than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. 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, 1998 Ford Falcon (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Chevrolet Caprice | 1998 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Caprice | Falcon |
Year Released | 1980 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3753 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2800 mm |