1988 Ford Falcon vs. 2001 Seat Tango
To start off, 2001 Seat Tango is newer by 13 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. In terms of performance, 2001 Seat Tango (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1988 Ford Falcon. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Tango should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Falcon weights approximately 120 kg more than 2001 Seat Tango.
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, 2001 Seat Tango, 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 (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Seat Tango. (240 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Seat Tango.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Falcon | 2001 Seat Tango | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Falcon | Tango |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3949 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2210 mm |
