1987 Holden Barina vs. 1992 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1992 Ford Falcon is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Holden Barina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Holden Barina 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 131 more horse power than 1987 Holden Barina. (67 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1987 Holden Barina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Falcon weights approximately 770 kg more than 1987 Holden Barina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 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 1992 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Holden Barina, 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, 1992 Ford Falcon (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Holden Barina. (104 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Holden Barina. 1992 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1987 Holden Barina has manual transmission. 1987 Holden Barina 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:
| 1987 Holden Barina | 1992 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Holden | Ford |
| Model | Barina | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 348 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2250 mm | 2800 mm |
