1989 Ford Falcon vs. 1993 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 1993 Plymouth Prowler is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,516 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1989 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Falcon weights approximately 140 kg more than 1993 Plymouth Prowler.
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, 1993 Plymouth Prowler (345 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Falcon. (236 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1993 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Falcon. 1993 Plymouth Prowler has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1989 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Plymouth Prowler will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Falcon | 1993 Plymouth Prowler | |
Make | Ford | Plymouth |
Model | Falcon | Prowler |
Year Released | 1989 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3157 cc | 3516 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 253 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 345 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2880 mm |