1984 Ford Falcon vs. 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo (127 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1984 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Falcon weights approximately 54 kg more than 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Ford Falcon (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (194 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Falcon | 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Falcon | Sapporo |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2610 mm |
