1996 Ford Falcon vs. 1982 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1996 Ford Falcon is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Falcon (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1982 Ford Fairlane. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Falcon weights approximately 180 kg more than 1982 Ford Fairlane. 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, 1996 Ford Falcon (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Fairlane. (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Fairlane. 1982 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1996 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1996 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Falcon | 1982 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Falcon | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3707 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 398 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2950 mm |
