2003 Tata Safari vs. 1992 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2003 Tata Safari is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Falcon (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2003 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2003 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Tata Safari weights approximately 595 kg more than 1992 Ford Falcon.
Because 2003 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Tata Safari will offer significantly more control. 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, 1992 Ford Falcon (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Tata Safari. 1992 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2003 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 2003 Tata Safari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Tata Safari | 1992 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Tata | Ford |
Model | Safari | Falcon |
Year Released | 2003 | 1992 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1948 cc | 3948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5530 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2800 mm |