1998 Ford Falcon vs. 2004 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2004 GMC Yukon is newer by 6 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 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 GMC Yukon (286 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1998 Ford Falcon. (235 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Yukon weights approximately 586 kg more than 1998 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, 2004 GMC Yukon (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Falcon. (395 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Falcon | 2004 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Falcon | Yukon |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2166 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3280 mm |
