1997 Ford Falcon vs. 2006 TVR Tamora
To start off, 2006 TVR Tamora is newer by 9 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, 2006 TVR Tamora (345 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1997 Ford Falcon. (301 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 TVR Tamora should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 499 kg more than 2006 TVR Tamora.
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 @ 3400 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 TVR Tamora. (391 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 TVR Tamora.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Falcon | 2006 TVR Tamora | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | Falcon | Tamora |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 3966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1674 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 65 L |
