2003 Ascari KZ1 vs. 2002 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2003 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 1 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 2002 Ford Falcon. (221 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Falcon weights approximately 165 kg more than 2003 Ascari KZ1.
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, 2003 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3150 RPM). This means 2003 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ascari KZ1 | 2002 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ascari | Ford |
Model | KZ1 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1138 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2636 mm | 2800 mm |