1982 Ford Falcon vs. 1987 Pontiac Fiero
To start off, 1987 Pontiac Fiero is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Pontiac Fiero (140 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1982 Ford Falcon. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Pontiac Fiero should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Falcon weights approximately 158 kg more than 1987 Pontiac Fiero.
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, 1982 Ford Falcon (228 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Pontiac Fiero. (220 Nm). This means 1982 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Pontiac Fiero.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Falcon | 1987 Pontiac Fiero | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Falcon | Fiero |
Year Released | 1982 | 1987 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3271 cc | 2827 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 220 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1212 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2380 mm |