1984 Ford Fiesta vs. 1995 Ford Falcon

To start off, 1995 Ford Falcon is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 3,705 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Falcon (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1984 Ford Fiesta. (96 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Falcon weights approximately 730 kg more than 1984 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1995 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 1995 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Ford Fiesta, 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, 1995 Ford Falcon (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Fiesta. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Fiesta.

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