1997 Chevrolet Express vs. 1989 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Express is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Express (252 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1989 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 970 kg more than 1989 Ford Falcon. 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, 1997 Chevrolet Express (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Falcon. (236 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Falcon. 1997 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1989 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Express | 1989 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Express | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2390 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2800 mm |
