1998 Ford Falcon vs. 1998 Tata E

To start off, both 1998 Ford Falcon and 1998 Tata E were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (235 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1998 Tata E. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1998 Tata E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 210 kg more than 1998 Tata E. 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, 1998 Ford Falcon (395 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Tata E. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Tata E. 1998 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1998 Tata E has manual transmission. 1998 Tata E 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 1998 Tata E
Make Ford Tata
Model Falcon E
Year Released 1998 1998
Engine Size 4942 cc 2199 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 235 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 395 Nm 210 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1580 kg 1370 kg
Vehicle Length 4910 mm 4750 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2800 mm 2810 mm


 

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