2005 Vauxhall Tigra vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Vauxhall Tigra would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 2005 Vauxhall Tigra. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2005 Vauxhall Tigra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 554 kg more than 2005 Vauxhall Tigra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Ford Falcon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Vauxhall Tigra. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Vauxhall Tigra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Vauxhall Tigra | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Ford |
| Model | Tigra | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1364 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 533 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1433 mm |
