1999 Ford Falcon vs. 1998 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1999 Ford Falcon is newer by 1 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. Both 1999 Ford Falcon and 1998 Ford Falcon are equipped with a 3,984 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Falcon (232 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1998 Ford Falcon. (221 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Falcon weights approximately 15 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, 1999 Ford Falcon (374 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Falcon. 1998 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1999 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1999 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ford Falcon | 1998 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Falcon | Falcon |
Year Released | 1999 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 99.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 59 L |