1997 Volkswagen W12 vs. 1993 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1997 Volkswagen W12 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,600 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 Volkswagen W12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Volkswagen W12 (420 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1993 Ford Falcon. (268 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Volkswagen W12 should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Falcon weights approximately 445 kg more than 1997 Volkswagen W12.
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 Volkswagen W12 (719 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Falcon. (420 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Volkswagen W12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Volkswagen W12 | 1993 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Ford |
| Model | W12 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5600 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 719 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2800 mm |
