1993 Ford Falcon vs. 2007 Ford GT 500
To start off, 2007 Ford GT 500 is newer by 14 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 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford GT 500 (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1993 Ford Falcon. (268 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford GT 500 should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Falcon weights approximately 125 kg more than 2007 Ford GT 500.
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, 2007 Ford GT 500 (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Falcon. (420 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ford Falcon | 2007 Ford GT 500 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Falcon | GT 500 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 5409 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2720 mm |
