1994 Rover 100 vs. 2006 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2006 Ford Falcon is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Rover 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Rover 100 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1994 Rover 100. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Falcon weights approximately 660 kg more than 1994 Rover 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Rover 100 | 2006 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Rover | Ford |
| Model | 100 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
