1999 Ford Falcon vs. 1999 Audi S3
To start off, both 1999 Ford Falcon and 1999 Audi S3 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Falcon (232 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1999 Audi S3. (210 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1999 Audi S3.
Because 1999 Audi S3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Audi S3 will offer significantly more control. 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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Audi S3. (270 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Audi S3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Falcon | 1999 Audi S3 | |
| Make | Ford | Audi |
| Model | Falcon | S3 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 42 L |
