1996 Ford Falcon vs. 2006 Toyota Fortuner

To start off, 2006 Toyota Fortuner is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,707 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Falcon (228 HP) has 67 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Fortuner. (161 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Fortuner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Falcon weights approximately 224 kg more than 2006 Toyota Fortuner. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2006 Toyota Fortuner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Fortuner will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 Ford Falcon (398 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Fortuner. (343 Nm). This means 1996 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Fortuner.

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