1995 Ford Ranger vs. 1984 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1995 Ford Ranger is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Ranger (148 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1984 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Ranger weights approximately 54 kg more than 1984 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, 1995 Ford Ranger (257 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Falcon. (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Ranger | 1984 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Ranger | Falcon |
Year Released | 1995 | 1984 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2650 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 1374 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2840 mm |