2005 Ford Falcon vs. 2008 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2008 TVR Tuscan is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 TVR Tuscan (345 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2005 Ford Falcon. (200 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Falcon weights approximately 345 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 TVR Tuscan (391 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Falcon. 2005 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2008 TVR Tuscan has manual transmission. 2008 TVR Tuscan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Falcon | 2008 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | Falcon | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1581 kg | 1236 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |
