2000 Chevrolet Express vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,292 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Express. (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 682 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (353 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chevrolet Express. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Chevrolet Express | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Express | Falcon |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4292 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1648 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2838 mm |