2005 Noble M14 vs. 1998 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2005 Noble M14 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Noble M14 (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1998 Ford Falcon. (221 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Noble M14 should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 365 kg more than 2005 Noble M14.
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, 2005 Noble M14 (522 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Noble M14 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Falcon. 1998 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2005 Noble M14 has manual transmission. 2005 Noble M14 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Noble M14 | 1998 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Noble | Ford |
| Model | M14 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2800 mm |
