2000 Ford Falcon vs. 2000 Daihatsu Move

To start off, both 2000 Ford Falcon and 2000 Daihatsu Move were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2000 Daihatsu Move. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2000 Daihatsu Move. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Falcon weights approximately 703 kg more than 2000 Daihatsu Move. 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 Daihatsu Move, 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 (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Daihatsu Move. (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Daihatsu Move. 2000 Daihatsu Move has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 2000 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Daihatsu Move will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Ford Falcon 2000 Daihatsu Move
Make Ford Daihatsu
Model Falcon Move
Year Released 2000 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3984 cc 989 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 220 HP 53 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 357 Nm 90 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1518 kg 815 kg
Vehicle Length 4910 mm 3320 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1410 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1700 mm
Wheelbase Size 2800 mm 2350 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 59 L 37 L


 

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