1994 Ford Falcon vs. 1994 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 1994 Ford Falcon and 1994 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Falcon (205 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1994 Opel Corsa. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1994 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Falcon weights approximately 683 kg more than 1994 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 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 1994 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Opel Corsa, 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, 1994 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Opel Corsa. (103 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Falcon | 1994 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Falcon | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 852 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2450 mm |
