1984 Ford Falcon vs. 1979 Vauxhall Royale
To start off, 1984 Ford Falcon is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Vauxhall Royale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Vauxhall Royale would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Falcon weights approximately 4 kg more than 1979 Vauxhall Royale.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Falcon | 1979 Vauxhall Royale | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Falcon | Royale |
Year Released | 1984 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2670 mm |