2002 Ford Falcon vs. 2009 Zenvo ST1
To start off, 2009 Zenvo ST1 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Zenvo ST1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Zenvo ST1 (1,104 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 883 more horse power than 2002 Ford Falcon. (221 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Zenvo ST1 should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Falcon weights approximately 139 kg more than 2009 Zenvo ST1.
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, 2009 Zenvo ST1 (1,430 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1073 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3150 RPM). This means 2009 Zenvo ST1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Falcon | 2009 Zenvo ST1 | |
| Make | Ford | Zenvo |
| Model | Falcon | ST1 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 7000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 1104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 1430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3150 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1376 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4665 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2041 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1198 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3055 mm |
