1984 Toyota Corolla vs. 2001 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2001 Ford Falcon is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Corolla. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Falcon weights approximately 620 kg more than 1984 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2001 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Corolla. (98 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Corolla. 2001 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1984 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1984 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Toyota Corolla | 2001 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Corolla | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |
