1998 Ford Falcon vs. 2001 Tata E
To start off, 2001 Tata E is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (221 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2001 Tata E. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2001 Tata E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 145 kg more than 2001 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 (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Tata E. (211 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Tata E.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Falcon | 2001 Tata E | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | Falcon | E |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2001 |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 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 |
