2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1998 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger 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. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (235 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 278 kg more than 2005 Ford Ranger. 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, 1998 Ford Falcon (395 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger. 1998 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ranger | 1998 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Ranger | Falcon |
Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 395 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1580 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2800 mm |