1990 Ford Falcon vs. 2011 GMC Envoy
To start off, 2011 GMC Envoy is newer by 21 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 4,161 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Envoy (281 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1990 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 1990 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, 2011 GMC Envoy (277 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Falcon. (235 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Falcon. 2011 GMC Envoy has automatic transmission and 1990 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1990 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 GMC Envoy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Falcon | 2011 GMC Envoy | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Falcon | Envoy |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3157 cc | 4161 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 277 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2950 mm |
