1985 Ford Escort vs. 1989 Ford Falcon

To start off, 1989 Ford Falcon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,157 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Falcon (120 HP) has 71 more horse power than 1985 Ford Escort. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Falcon weights approximately 630 kg more than 1985 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1989 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 1989 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Ford Escort, 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, 1989 Ford Falcon (236 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Escort. (84 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Escort. 1989 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1985 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1985 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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