1990 Ford Falcon vs. 2009 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,157 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Touran (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1990 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Falcon weights approximately 46 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Touran.
Because 1990 Ford Falcon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Touran, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Volkswagen Touran (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Falcon. (235 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Falcon | 2009 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Falcon | Touran |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3157 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2680 mm |
