1984 Ford Falcon vs. 1984 Vauxhall Nova
To start off, both 1984 Ford Falcon and 1984 Vauxhall Nova were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Falcon (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1984 Vauxhall Nova. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1984 Vauxhall Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Falcon weights approximately 634 kg more than 1984 Vauxhall Nova. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 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 1984 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Vauxhall Nova, 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, 1984 Ford Falcon (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Vauxhall Nova. (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Vauxhall Nova.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Falcon | 1984 Vauxhall Nova | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Falcon | Nova |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2350 mm |