2000 Ford Falcon vs. 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue
To start off, both 2000 Ford Falcon and 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Falcon (268 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue. (212 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue weights approximately 262 kg more than 2000 Ford Falcon.
Because 2000 Ford Falcon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Ford Falcon (420 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue. (311 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Falcon | 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue | |
Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
Model | Falcon | Intrigue |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |