2003 Ford GT vs. 1998 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2003 Ford GT 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 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1998 Ford Falcon. (221 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford GT weights approximately 5 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 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford GT | 1998 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | GT | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105.8 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 59 L |
