1992 Ford Falcon vs. 2005 Holden Caprice
To start off, 2005 Holden Caprice is newer by 13 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Holden Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Holden Caprice (295 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1992 Ford Falcon. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Holden Caprice should accelerate faster than 1992 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, 2005 Holden Caprice (446 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Falcon. (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 Holden Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Falcon. 2005 Holden Caprice has automatic transmission and 1992 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1992 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Holden Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Falcon | 2005 Holden Caprice | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Falcon | Caprice |
Year Released | 1992 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3948 cc | 5665 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 446 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |