2001 TVR Tamora vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 TVR Tamora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 TVR Tamora would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2001 TVR Tamora. (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2001 TVR Tamora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 654 kg more than 2001 TVR Tamora. 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 TVR Tamora. (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 TVR Tamora. 2012 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2001 TVR Tamora has manual transmission. 2001 TVR Tamora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 TVR Tamora | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | TVR | Ford |
Model | Tamora | Falcon |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3605 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 533 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2838 mm |