2009 Dodge Sprinter vs. 1998 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 Dodge Sprinter is newer by 11 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (221 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. (154 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 445 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, 2009 Dodge Sprinter (380 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Falcon. 2009 Dodge Sprinter has automatic transmission and 1998 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1998 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Dodge Sprinter will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Sprinter | 1998 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Sprinter | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2985 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5910 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 59 L |
