1993 Ford Falcon vs. 2004 Holden Combo

To start off, 2004 Holden Combo is newer by 11 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Falcon (268 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2004 Holden Combo. (87 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2004 Holden Combo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Falcon weights approximately 445 kg more than 2004 Holden Combo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1993 Ford Falcon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Holden Combo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (420 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Holden Combo. (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Holden Combo.

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