2005 Ford Falcon vs. 2003 TVR Tamora
To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 TVR Tamora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 TVR Tamora would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 TVR Tamora (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2005 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 TVR Tamora should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Falcon weights approximately 500 kg more than 2003 TVR Tamora.
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 TVR Tamora (381 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 TVR Tamora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Falcon | 2003 TVR Tamora | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | Falcon | Tamora |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 65 L |
