1997 Ford Falcon vs. 2002 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2002 Toyota Tundra is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Falcon (301 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Tundra. (245 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 751 kg more than 2002 Toyota Tundra. 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, 1997 Ford Falcon (515 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Tundra. (427 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Tundra. 2002 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 1997 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1997 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Falcon | 2002 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Falcon | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 4698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1674 kg | 923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |
