2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1998 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 7 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 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1998 Ford Falcon. (225 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 454 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (454 Nm) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Falcon. (370 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 1998 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Silverado | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2094 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 59 L |
