1989 Ford Falcon vs. 2008 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2008 Ford Ranger is newer by 19 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, 1989 Ford Falcon (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ranger. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Ranger weights approximately 16 kg more than 1989 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 Ford Falcon (236 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Falcon | 2008 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Falcon | Ranger |
Year Released | 1989 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3157 cc | 1789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1436 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2990 mm |