2008 Saturn Sky vs. 1992 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Saturn Sky is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Falcon (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2008 Saturn Sky. (173 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2008 Saturn Sky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Saturn Sky weights approximately 235 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Ford Falcon (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Saturn Sky. (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Saturn Sky. 1992 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2008 Saturn Sky has manual transmission. 2008 Saturn Sky will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Saturn Sky | 1992 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Saturn | Ford |
Model | Sky | Falcon |
Year Released | 2008 | 1992 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2399 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 348 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2800 mm |