1998 Ford Falcon vs. 1995 TVR Griffith
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 TVR Griffith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 TVR Griffith would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 225 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 580 kg more than 1995 TVR Griffith.
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, 1995 TVR Griffith (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Falcon. (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Falcon. 1998 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1995 TVR Griffith has manual transmission. 1995 TVR Griffith will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Falcon | 1995 TVR Griffith | |
Make | Ford | TVR |
Model | Falcon | Griffith |
Year Released | 1998 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 57 L |