2005 Ford Falcon vs. 1980 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Cressida. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Cressida 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 134 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Cressida. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Cressida. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Falcon weights approximately 321 kg more than 1980 Toyota Cressida. 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 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Cressida. (132 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Cressida.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Falcon | 1980 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Falcon | Cressida |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2187 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1581 kg | 1260 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2650 mm |
