1997 Ford Falcon vs. 1982 Vauxhall Royale
To start off, 1997 Ford Falcon is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Vauxhall Royale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Vauxhall Royale would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 304 kg more than 1982 Vauxhall Royale.
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. 1982 Vauxhall Royale has automatic transmission and 1997 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1997 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Vauxhall Royale will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Falcon | 1982 Vauxhall Royale | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | Falcon | Royale |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 2783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1674 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |
