2010 Tesla Roadster vs. 2003 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2010 Tesla Roadster is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Falcon would be higher. In terms of performance, 2010 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2003 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Falcon weights approximately 280 kg more than 2010 Tesla Roadster.
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, 2010 Tesla Roadster (400 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm). This means 2010 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Tesla Roadster | 2003 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Tesla | Ford |
| Model | Roadster | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Type | electric | in-line |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Single Speed | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3947 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1128 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2352 mm | 2800 mm |
