1971 Ford Falcon vs. 2002 TVR Griffith
To start off, 2002 TVR Griffith is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,988 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 TVR Griffith (335 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1971 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Falcon weights approximately 298 kg more than 2002 TVR Griffith.
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, 2002 TVR Griffith (484 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Falcon. (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Falcon | 2002 TVR Griffith | |
Make | Ford | TVR |
Model | Falcon | Griffith |
Year Released | 1971 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 4988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 259 Nm | 484 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2290 mm |