1996 TVR Cerbera vs. 2010 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2010 Ford Falcon is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 TVR Cerbera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 TVR Cerbera would be higher. At 4,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1996 TVR Cerbera. (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1996 TVR Cerbera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Falcon weights approximately 576 kg more than 1996 TVR Cerbera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 TVR Cerbera. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 TVR Cerbera. 2010 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1996 TVR Cerbera has manual transmission. 1996 TVR Cerbera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 TVR Cerbera | 2010 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | TVR | Ford |
| Model | Cerbera | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4185 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 533 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2838 mm |
