2000 Ford Falcon vs. 1979 Vauxhall Royale
To start off, 2000 Ford Falcon is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Vauxhall Royale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Vauxhall Royale would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Falcon weights approximately 148 kg more than 1979 Vauxhall Royale.
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. 1979 Vauxhall Royale has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 2000 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Vauxhall Royale will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Falcon | 1979 Vauxhall Royale | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Falcon | Royale |
Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2670 mm |