1984 Ford Fairlane vs. 2003 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2003 Ford Falcon is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1984 Ford Fairlane. (131 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 115 kg more than 2003 Ford Falcon.
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, 2003 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Fairlane. (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Fairlane | 2003 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Fairlane | Falcon |
Year Released | 1984 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2800 mm |