2000 Ford ST 460 vs. 1996 Ford Falcon

To start off, 2000 Ford ST 460 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford ST 460 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford ST 460 (460 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1996 Ford Falcon. (228 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford ST 460 should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Falcon.

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, 1996 Ford Falcon (398 Nm) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford ST 460. (178 Nm). This means 1996 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford ST 460. 1996 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford ST 460 has manual transmission. 2000 Ford ST 460 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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