2002 Ford Falcon vs. 2001 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2002 Ford Falcon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Opel Speedster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Opel Speedster would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Falcon (221 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2001 Opel Speedster. (144 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Speedster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Falcon weights approximately 567 kg more than 2001 Opel Speedster. 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, 2002 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Speedster. (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Speedster.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Falcon | 2001 Opel Speedster | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Falcon | Speedster |
Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 144 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 948 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 52 L |