1999 Ford Falcon vs. 1997 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 1999 Ford Falcon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 TVR Cerbera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 TVR Cerbera would be higher. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 TVR Cerbera (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1999 Ford Falcon. (232 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Falcon weights approximately 405 kg more than 1997 TVR Cerbera.
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 TVR Cerbera (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Falcon. (374 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ford Falcon | 1997 TVR Cerbera | |
Make | Ford | TVR |
Model | Falcon | Cerbera |
Year Released | 1999 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 4184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 346 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2580 mm |