1995 Pontiac Firehawk vs. 2010 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2010 Ford Falcon is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Pontiac Firehawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Pontiac Firehawk would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Falcon weights approximately 23 kg more than 1995 Pontiac Firehawk.
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, 2010 Ford Falcon (533 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Pontiac Firehawk. (464 Nm). This means 2010 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Pontiac Firehawk. 2010 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1995 Pontiac Firehawk has manual transmission. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Pontiac Firehawk | 2010 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Pontiac | Ford |
| Model | Firehawk | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 533 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4967 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 68 L |
