1996 Ford Falcon vs. 2006 SSC Ultimate Aero
To start off, 2006 SSC Ultimate Aero is newer by 10 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 6,340 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 SSC Ultimate Aero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 SSC Ultimate Aero (1,187 HP @ 6950 RPM) has 959 more horse power than 1996 Ford Falcon. (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 SSC Ultimate Aero should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Falcon weights approximately 330 kg more than 2006 SSC Ultimate Aero.
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, 2006 SSC Ultimate Aero (1,113 Nm @ 6200 RPM) has 715 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Falcon. (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 SSC Ultimate Aero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Falcon | 2006 SSC Ultimate Aero | |
| Make | Ford | SSC |
| Model | Falcon | Ultimate Aero |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3707 cc | 6340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 1187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6950 RPM |
| Torque | 398 Nm | 1113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1090 mm |
