2002 TVR Cerbera vs. 2001 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2002 TVR Cerbera is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 TVR Cerbera (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2001 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Falcon weights approximately 485 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 TVR Cerbera (457 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Falcon. 2001 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2002 TVR Cerbera has manual transmission. 2002 TVR Cerbera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 TVR Cerbera | 2001 Ford Falcon | |
Make | TVR | Ford |
Model | Cerbera | Falcon |
Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 457 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 59 L |