1999 Ford Econoline vs. 1999 Ford Falcon
To start off, both 1999 Ford Econoline and 1999 Ford Falcon were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Ford Econoline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Econoline (302 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1999 Ford Falcon. (232 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Econoline should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Econoline weights approximately 885 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Ford Econoline (569 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Falcon. (374 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Econoline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Econoline | 1999 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Econoline | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6801 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2415 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2840 mm |
