1993 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2004 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2004 Ford Falcon is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice (257 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2004 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 335 kg more than 2004 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Chevrolet Caprice | 2004 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Caprice | Falcon |
Year Released | 1993 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 257 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2800 mm |