1984 Dodge Charger vs. 1998 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (235 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1984 Dodge Charger. (62 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1984 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 530 kg more than 1984 Dodge Charger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 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 1998 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Dodge Charger, 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, 1998 Ford Falcon (395 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Dodge Charger. (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Dodge Charger | 1998 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Charger | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1591 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2800 mm |
