2000 Fiat Brava vs. 2000 Ford Falcon
To start off, both 2000 Fiat Brava and 2000 Ford Falcon were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Falcon (268 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2000 Fiat Brava. (82 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2000 Fiat Brava. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Falcon weights approximately 254 kg more than 2000 Fiat Brava. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Ford Falcon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Fiat Brava, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Ford Falcon (420 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Fiat Brava. (115 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Fiat Brava.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Fiat Brava | 2000 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Brava | Falcon |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1301 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.1:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |