1985 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Ford Falcon is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2008 Ford Falcon. (261 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 236 kg more than 2008 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, 1985 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Falcon. (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1985 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1985 De Tomaso Deauville | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
Model | Deauville | Falcon |
Year Released | 1985 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4955 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2838 mm |