1983 Vauxhall Carlton vs. 1989 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1989 Ford Falcon is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 3,157 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Falcon (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1983 Vauxhall Carlton. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1983 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Falcon weights approximately 270 kg more than 1983 Vauxhall Carlton. 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, 1989 Ford Falcon (236 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Vauxhall Carlton. (143 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Vauxhall Carlton. 1989 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1983 Vauxhall Carlton has manual transmission. 1983 Vauxhall Carlton will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Vauxhall Carlton | 1989 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Vauxhall | Ford |
Model | Carlton | Falcon |
Year Released | 1983 | 1989 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2800 mm |