2005 Ford Falcon vs. 1995 Ford Fairlane

To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Fairlane would be higher. Both 2005 Ford Falcon and 1995 Ford Fairlane are equipped with a 3,984 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Fairlane (206 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Ford Falcon. (200 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Falcon weights approximately 1 kg more than 1995 Ford Fairlane.

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, both vehicles can yield 357 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2005 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Fairlane has manual transmission. 1995 Ford Fairlane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Ford Falcon 1995 Ford Fairlane
Make Ford Ford
Model Falcon Fairlane
Year Released 2005 1995
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3984 cc 3984 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 200 HP 206 HP
Engine RPM 4900 RPM 4900 RPM
Torque 357 Nm 357 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92.4 mm 92.3 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.3 mm 99.3 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1581 kg 1580 kg
Wheelbase Size 2930 mm 2930 mm


 

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