1998 Ford Falcon vs. 2011 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2011 Jeep Liberty is newer by 13 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 25 more horse power than 2011 Jeep Liberty. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2011 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 269 kg more than 1998 Ford Falcon.
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 @ 3200 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Jeep Liberty. (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Jeep Liberty.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Falcon | 2011 Jeep Liberty | |
Make | Ford | Jeep |
Model | Falcon | Liberty |
Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 395 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1849 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4473 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1857 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1811 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2695 mm |