1984 Ford GT vs. 1992 Ford Falcon

To start off, 1992 Ford Falcon is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford GT would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Falcon (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1984 Ford GT. (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Falcon weights approximately 370 kg more than 1984 Ford GT. 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, 1992 Ford Falcon (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford GT. (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford GT. 1992 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford GT has manual transmission. 1984 Ford GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1984 Ford GT 1992 Ford Falcon
Make Ford Ford
Model GT Falcon
Year Released 1984 1992
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2299 cc 3984 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 130 HP 198 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4500 RPM
Torque 203 Nm 348 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1130 kg 1500 kg
Vehicle Length 4360 mm 4820 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2590 mm 2800 mm


 

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