1996 Ford Falcon vs. 1999 Holden Berlina
To start off, 1999 Holden Berlina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Holden Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Falcon (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1999 Holden Berlina. (204 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1999 Holden Berlina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Falcon weights approximately 10 kg more than 1999 Holden Berlina. 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 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Holden Berlina. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Holden Berlina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Falcon | 1999 Holden Berlina | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Falcon | Berlina |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3707 cc | 3789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 398 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2800 mm |
