1988 Ford Falcon vs. 1989 Matra-Simca M25
To start off, 1989 Matra-Simca M25 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1989 Matra-Simca M25 (363 Nm) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Falcon. (311 Nm). This means 1989 Matra-Simca M25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Falcon | 1989 Matra-Simca M25 | |
| Make | Ford | Matra-Simca |
| Model | Falcon | M25 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3949 cc | 1764 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
