1998 Ford Falcon vs. 2012 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2012 Dodge Charger is newer by 14 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 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Charger (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1998 Ford Falcon. (235 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Charger weights approximately 400 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, 2012 Dodge Charger (637 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Falcon. (395 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Falcon | 2012 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Ford | Dodge |
| Model | Falcon | Charger |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3053 mm |
