1996 Ford Falcon vs. 1996 Lada Samara
To start off, both 1996 Ford Falcon and 1996 Lada Samara were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,707 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Falcon (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1996 Lada Samara. (64 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1996 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Falcon weights approximately 660 kg more than 1996 Lada Samara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 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 1996 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Lada Samara, 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, 1996 Ford Falcon (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lada Samara. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Falcon | 1996 Lada Samara | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Falcon | Samara |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3707 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 398 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2470 mm |