1984 Ford Falcon vs. 2005 Marcos TS
To start off, 2005 Marcos TS is newer by 21 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, 2005 Marcos TS (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1984 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Marcos TS should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Falcon weights approximately 299 kg more than 2005 Marcos TS.
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, 1984 Ford Falcon (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Marcos TS. (224 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Marcos TS.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Falcon | 2005 Marcos TS | |
Make | Ford | Marcos |
Model | Falcon | TS |
Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 2544 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2230 mm |