2005 Ford Falcon vs. 1992 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Fairlane 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 (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1992 Ford Fairlane. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 65 kg more than 2005 Ford Falcon.
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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Fairlane. (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Fairlane. 1992 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Falcon | 1992 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Falcon | Fairlane |
Year Released | 2005 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 3948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1595 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2930 mm |