1997 Ford Falcon vs. 2002 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2002 Ford Falcon is newer by 5 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. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Falcon (301 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2002 Ford Falcon. (221 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 159 kg more than 2002 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 Ford Falcon (515 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3150 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford Falcon | 2002 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Falcon | Falcon |
Year Released | 1997 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1674 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 59 L |