1988 Ford Falcon vs. 2000 Ford Escort
To start off, 2000 Ford Escort is newer by 12 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 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Escort (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1988 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Falcon weights approximately 250 kg more than 2000 Ford Escort.
Because 1988 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 1988 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 1988 Ford Falcon (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Escort. (175 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Falcon | 2000 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Falcon | Escort |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1124 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2510 mm |
