1996 Dodge Ram vs. 1993 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1996 Dodge Ram is newer by 3 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 5,200 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Falcon weights approximately 468 kg more than 1996 Dodge Ram.
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, 1996 Dodge Ram (447 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Falcon. (365 Nm). This means 1996 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Falcon. 1993 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1996 Dodge Ram has manual transmission. 1996 Dodge Ram will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Dodge Ram | 1993 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Ram | Falcon |
Year Released | 1996 | 1993 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5200 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 216 HP |
Torque | 447 Nm | 365 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3530 mm | 2800 mm |