1990 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1999 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1999 Ford Falcon is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 420 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Ford Falcon (366 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1999 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1999 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Chevrolet Caprice | 1999 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Caprice | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 3982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
