1998 Ford Falcon vs. 1998 Toyota Caldina
To start off, both 1998 Ford Falcon and 1998 Toyota Caldina were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (221 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Caldina. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Caldina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 315 kg more than 1998 Toyota Caldina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 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 1998 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Caldina, 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, 1998 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Caldina. (155 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Caldina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Falcon | 1998 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Falcon | Caldina |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 60 L |
