1996 Toyota MR2 vs. 2006 Ford Falcon

To start off, 2006 Ford Falcon is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota MR2 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Falcon (210 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1996 Toyota MR2. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2006 Ford Falcon.

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, 2006 Ford Falcon (357 Nm) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota MR2. (131 Nm). This means 2006 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota MR2. 2006 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota MR2 has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota MR2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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