1987 Ford Falcon vs. 2009 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2009 Tesla Roadster is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Falcon would be higher. In terms of performance, 2009 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1987 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Falcon weights approximately 135 kg more than 2009 Tesla Roadster.
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 Tesla Roadster (370 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Falcon. (240 Nm). This means 2009 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Falcon | 2009 Tesla Roadster | |
Make | Ford | Tesla |
Model | Falcon | Roadster |
Year Released | 1987 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 370 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3947 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1128 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2352 mm |