1989 Ford Falcon vs. 2001 Suzuki EV Sport
To start off, 2001 Suzuki EV Sport is newer by 12 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 3,157 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Suzuki EV Sport (126 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1989 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Suzuki EV Sport should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Suzuki EV Sport weights approximately 25 kg more than 1989 Ford Falcon. 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, 1989 Ford Falcon (236 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Suzuki EV Sport. (106 Nm). This means 1989 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Suzuki EV Sport. 2001 Suzuki EV Sport 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. 2001 Suzuki EV Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Falcon | 2001 Suzuki EV Sport | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Falcon | EV Sport |
Year Released | 1989 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3157 cc | 398 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 106 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2240 mm |