2005 Ford Falcon vs. 1997 TVR Griffith
To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 TVR Griffith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 TVR Griffith would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 TVR Griffith (225 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Falcon weights approximately 468 kg more than 1997 TVR Griffith.
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, 1997 TVR Griffith (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Falcon | 1997 TVR Griffith | |
Make | Ford | TVR |
Model | Falcon | Griffith |
Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
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 | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 57 L |