1997 Ford Falcon vs. 2002 Suzuki Covie

To start off, 2002 Suzuki Covie 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Falcon (205 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2002 Suzuki Covie. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2002 Suzuki Covie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 785 kg more than 2002 Suzuki Covie. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1997 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 1997 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Suzuki Covie, 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, 1997 Ford Falcon (357 Nm) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Suzuki Covie. (111 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Suzuki Covie. 2002 Suzuki Covie 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. 2002 Suzuki Covie will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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