1996 Fiat Coupe vs. 1998 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Fiat Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Fiat Coupe would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Coupe. (130 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 460 kg more than 1996 Fiat Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 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 1998 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Coupe, 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, 1998 Ford Falcon (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Coupe. (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Coupe. 1998 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1996 Fiat Coupe has manual transmission. 1996 Fiat Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Fiat Coupe | 1998 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Coupe | Falcon |
Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 59 L |