2000 Ford Falcon vs. 1984 Rover 3500
To start off, 2000 Ford Falcon is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Rover 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Rover 3500 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1984 Rover 3500. (187 HP @ 5280 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1984 Rover 3500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Falcon weights approximately 87 kg more than 1984 Rover 3500. 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, 2000 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Rover 3500. (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Rover 3500. 1984 Rover 3500 has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 2000 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Rover 3500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Falcon | 1984 Rover 3500 | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Falcon | 3500 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5280 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 71.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1431 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 66 L |