2005 Ford Falcon vs. 1980 Ford Falcon

To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Falcon (200 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1980 Ford Falcon. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Falcon weights approximately 211 kg more than 1980 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, 2005 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Falcon. (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Falcon.

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