1998 Ford Falcon vs. 2003 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2003 Toyota Tundra is newer by 5 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 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 48 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Tundra. (187 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 140 kg more than 1998 Ford Falcon.
Because 2003 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Tundra will offer significantly more control. 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 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Tundra. (298 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Falcon | 2003 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Falcon | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3270 mm |
