1988 Ford Falcon vs. 1985 Pontiac Fiero
To start off, 1988 Ford Falcon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Pontiac Fiero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Pontiac Fiero would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Falcon (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1985 Pontiac Fiero. (140 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1985 Pontiac Fiero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Falcon weights approximately 164 kg more than 1985 Pontiac Fiero. 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, 1988 Ford Falcon (311 Nm) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Pontiac Fiero. (220 Nm). This means 1988 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Pontiac Fiero. 1985 Pontiac Fiero has automatic transmission and 1988 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1988 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Pontiac Fiero will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Falcon | 1985 Pontiac Fiero | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Falcon | Fiero |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3949 cc | 2827 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2380 mm |
