1994 Rover 100 vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 18 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 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (265 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1994 Rover 100. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 887 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (409 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 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 | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Rover | Ford |
| Model | 100 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 409 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3250 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 | 1757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1433 mm |
