1981 Ford Falcon vs. 2004 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2004 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Falcon (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Falcon weights approximately 50 kg more than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 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 1981 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Transit Connect, 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, 1981 Ford Falcon (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. (220 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Falcon | 2004 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Falcon | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |
