1980 Fiat Panda vs. 1990 Ford Falcon

To start off, 1990 Ford Falcon is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Fiat Panda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Fiat Panda would be higher. At 3,157 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Falcon (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1980 Fiat Panda. (48 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Falcon weights approximately 600 kg more than 1980 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1990 Ford Falcon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Fiat Panda, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Ford Falcon (235 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat Panda. (147 Nm). This means 1990 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat Panda. 1990 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1980 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 1980 Fiat Panda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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