2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1997 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 20 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.
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, 1997 Ford Falcon (515 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 1997 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Lumina | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5667 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 301 HP |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1674 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 62 L |
