1993 Ford Falcon vs. 2006 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2006 Ford Falcon is newer by 13 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 58 more horse power than 2006 Ford Falcon. (210 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Falcon weights approximately 160 kg more than 2006 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 Ford Falcon (420 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Falcon. 2006 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1993 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1993 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Falcon | 2006 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Falcon | Falcon |
Year Released | 1993 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1485 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2730 mm |