1984 Ford Escort 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 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1984 Ford Escort. (53 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 770 kg more than 1984 Ford Escort. 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 Ford Escort, 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 (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Escort. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Escort. 1998 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Escort | 1998 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Escort | Falcon |
Year Released | 1984 | 1998 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2800 mm |