1997 Ford Falcon vs. 2000 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 2000 Plymouth Prowler is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Falcon 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 354 kg more than 2000 Plymouth Prowler.
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, 2000 Plymouth Prowler (610 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Falcon. (515 Nm). This means 2000 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Falcon. 2000 Plymouth Prowler 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. 2000 Plymouth Prowler will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Falcon | 2000 Plymouth Prowler | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Falcon | Prowler |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 3507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1674 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2880 mm |
