1981 Ford Falcon vs. 1994 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 1994 TVR Cerbera is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 TVR Cerbera (240 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1981 Ford Falcon. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1981 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, 1994 TVR Cerbera (366 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Falcon. (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Falcon | 1994 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | Falcon | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2570 mm |
