1988 Venturi Coupe vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Venturi Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Venturi Coupe would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (265 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1988 Venturi Coupe. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1988 Venturi Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 502 kg more than 1988 Venturi Coupe. 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (409 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Venturi Coupe. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Venturi Coupe. 2012 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1988 Venturi Coupe has manual transmission. 1988 Venturi Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Venturi Coupe | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Venturi | Ford |
| Model | Coupe | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2456 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 409 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | LPG |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2838 mm |
