1988 Ford Falcon vs. 2003 Toyota Condor

To start off, 2003 Toyota Condor is newer by 15 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, 1988 Ford Falcon (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Condor. (108 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Condor weights approximately 75 kg more than 1988 Ford Falcon.

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 @ 3250 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Condor. (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Condor.

Compare all specifications:

1988 Ford Falcon 2003 Toyota Condor
Make Ford Toyota
Model Falcon Condor
Year Released 1988 2003
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3949 cc 2437 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 161 HP 108 HP
Engine RPM 4250 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 311 Nm 192 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 2800 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1430 kg 1505 kg
Wheelbase Size 2800 mm 2640 mm


 

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