2004 Ford Falcon vs. 1988 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2004 Ford Falcon is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 TVR Tuscan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 TVR Tuscan would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 TVR Tuscan (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2004 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Falcon weights approximately 591 kg more than 1988 TVR Tuscan.
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, 2004 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 TVR Tuscan. (298 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 TVR Tuscan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Falcon | 1988 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | Falcon | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 71.1 mm |
| 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 | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2290 mm |
