2003 Buick Blackhawk vs. 1998 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2003 Buick Blackhawk is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 7,458 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Buick Blackhawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Blackhawk (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1998 Ford Falcon. (221 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Blackhawk weights approximately 118 kg more than 1998 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Buick Blackhawk (692 Nm) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm). This means 2003 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Buick Blackhawk | 1998 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Blackhawk | Falcon |
Year Released | 2003 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7458 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 692 Nm | 357 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 99.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2800 mm |