1998 Ford Falcon vs. 2001 Toyota Supra

To start off, 2001 Toyota Supra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (235 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Supra. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 640 kg more than 2001 Toyota Supra. 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, 1998 Ford Falcon (395 Nm) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Supra. (88 Nm). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Supra.

Compare all specifications:

1998 Ford Falcon 2001 Toyota Supra
Make Ford Toyota
Model Falcon Supra
Year Released 1998 2001
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4942 cc 1988 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 235 HP 197 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 395 Nm 88 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1580 kg 940 kg
Wheelbase Size 2800 mm 2660 mm


 

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