1992 Ford Falcon vs. 2001 Volkswagen W12
To start off, 2001 Volkswagen W12 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Volkswagen W12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Volkswagen W12 (590 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 392 more horse power than 1992 Ford Falcon. (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Volkswagen W12 should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Falcon weights approximately 300 kg more than 2001 Volkswagen W12.
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, 2001 Volkswagen W12 (620 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Falcon. (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2001 Volkswagen W12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Falcon | 2001 Volkswagen W12 | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Falcon | W12 |
Year Released | 1992 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 590 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 348 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2520 mm |