1993 Ford Falcon vs. 1977 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1993 Ford Falcon is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Falcon (216 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1977 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1977 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Falcon weights approximately 42 kg more than 1977 Plymouth Volare. 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 Ford Falcon (365 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ford Falcon | 1977 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Falcon | Volare |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2870 mm |
