2004 Rover 75 vs. 2002 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2004 Rover 75 is newer by 2 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Rover 75 (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2002 Ford Falcon. (221 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Rover 75 weights approximately 225 kg more than 2002 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Rover 75 (410 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3150 RPM). This means 2004 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Rover 75 | 2002 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Rover | Ford |
| Model | 75 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.3 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1515 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2800 mm |
