1980 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2001 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2001 Ford Falcon is newer by 21 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 205 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. (334 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 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 | 2001 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Caprice | Falcon |
Year Released | 1980 | 2001 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 334 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2800 mm |