1993 Ford Falcon vs. 1996 Suzuki Baleno
To start off, 1996 Suzuki Baleno is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Falcon 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 97 more horse power than 1996 Suzuki Baleno. (119 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1996 Suzuki Baleno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Falcon weights approximately 445 kg more than 1996 Suzuki Baleno. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Ford Falcon (365 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Suzuki Baleno. (153 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Suzuki Baleno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ford Falcon | 1996 Suzuki Baleno | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Falcon | Baleno |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2490 mm |
