1997 Daihatsu Gran Move vs. 1998 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Daihatsu Gran Move. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Daihatsu Gran Move would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 485 kg more than 1997 Daihatsu Gran Move.
Because 1998 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 1998 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Daihatsu Gran Move, 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, 1998 Ford Falcon (370 Nm) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Daihatsu Gran Move. (171 Nm). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Daihatsu Gran Move. 1998 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1997 Daihatsu Gran Move has manual transmission. 1997 Daihatsu Gran Move will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Daihatsu Gran Move | 1998 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Gran Move | Falcon |
Year Released | 1997 | 1998 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 225 HP |
Torque | 171 Nm | 370 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 1640 kg |