1981 Ford Cortina vs. 1993 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1993 Ford Falcon is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Falcon (216 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1981 Ford Cortina. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Falcon weights approximately 530 kg more than 1981 Ford Cortina. 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, 1993 Ford Falcon (365 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Cortina | 1993 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Cortina | Falcon |
Year Released | 1981 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1293 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 365 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3650 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2800 mm |