1989 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2007 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2007 Ford Falcon is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Falcon (210 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1989 Chevrolet Caprice. (195 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1989 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 295 kg more than 2007 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, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Chevrolet Caprice | 2007 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Caprice | Falcon |
Year Released | 1989 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1485 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 68 L |