2000 Ford Falcon vs. 2007 Holden Caprice
To start off, 2007 Holden Caprice is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Holden Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Holden Caprice (344 HP) has 124 more horse power than 2000 Ford Falcon. (220 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Holden Caprice should accelerate faster than 2000 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, 2007 Holden Caprice (530 Nm) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm). This means 2007 Holden Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Falcon. 2007 Holden Caprice 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. 2007 Holden Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Falcon | 2007 Holden Caprice | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Falcon | Caprice |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 344 HP |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
