2006 Dodge Ram vs. 1995 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2006 Dodge Ram is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1995 Ford Falcon. (228 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram weights approximately 733 kg more than 1995 Ford Falcon. 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, 2006 Dodge Ram (713 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Falcon. (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Ram | 1995 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Ram | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8276 cc | 3705 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 713 Nm | 398 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2313 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2800 mm |
