2005 Ford Falcon vs. 1998 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon 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. Both 2005 Ford Falcon and 1998 Ford Falcon are equipped with a 3,984 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (221 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2005 Ford Falcon. (200 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Falcon weights approximately 66 kg more than 1998 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, 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Falcon | 1998 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Falcon | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| 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 | 221 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 | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1581 kg | 1515 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |
