2002 Daihatsu Altis vs. 1999 Ford Falcon

To start off, 2002 Daihatsu Altis is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,982 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2002 Daihatsu Altis. (157 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2002 Daihatsu Altis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Falcon weights approximately 110 kg more than 2002 Daihatsu Altis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1999 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 1999 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Daihatsu Altis, 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, 1999 Ford Falcon (366 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Daihatsu Altis. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Daihatsu Altis. 2002 Daihatsu Altis 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. 2002 Daihatsu Altis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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