2004 Fiat Barchetta vs. 1993 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2004 Fiat Barchetta is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Falcon (216 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Barchetta. (129 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Barchetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Falcon weights approximately 470 kg more than 2004 Fiat Barchetta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 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 1993 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Barchetta, 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, 1993 Ford Falcon (365 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Barchetta. (162 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Barchetta. 1993 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2004 Fiat Barchetta has manual transmission. 2004 Fiat Barchetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Fiat Barchetta | 1993 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Barchetta | Falcon |
Year Released | 2004 | 1993 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1755 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 365 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3650 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2800 mm |