2000 Ford Falcon vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 8 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 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 223 kg more than 2000 Ford Falcon.
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, 2008 Volkswagen Touran, 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) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. (250 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. 2008 Volkswagen Touran 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. 2008 Volkswagen Touran will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Falcon | 2008 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Falcon | Touran |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1498 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 60 L |
