1989 Austin Maestro vs. 1989 Ford Falcon
To start off, both 1989 Austin Maestro and 1989 Ford Falcon were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,157 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Falcon (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1989 Austin Maestro. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1989 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Falcon weights approximately 505 kg more than 1989 Austin Maestro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 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 1989 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Austin Maestro, 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, 1989 Ford Falcon (236 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Austin Maestro. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Austin Maestro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Austin Maestro | 1989 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Maestro | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 3157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2800 mm |
