1997 Ford Falcon vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Falcon (301 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (266 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 481 kg more than 1997 Ford Falcon.
Because 2012 Toyota Sienna is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna 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, 1997 Ford Falcon (515 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Sienna. 2012 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 1997 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1997 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford Falcon | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Falcon | Sienna |
Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1674 kg | 2155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5085 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1984 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1811 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 76 L |