1984 Ford Falcon vs. 1991 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1991 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 7 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Thunderbird (197 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1984 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 378 kg more than 1984 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1991 Ford Thunderbird (373 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Falcon. (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Falcon | 1991 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Falcon | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1752 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2880 mm |
