1999 Ford F-150 vs. 1981 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1999 Ford F-150 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford F-150 (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1981 Ford Falcon. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Falcon weights approximately 72 kg more than 1999 Ford F-150.
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 F-150 (393 Nm) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Falcon. (228 Nm). This means 1999 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford F-150 | 1981 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | F-150 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 3273 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2830 mm |
