2000 Ford Falcon vs. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 11 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 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 31 kg more 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, 2000 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 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. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Falcon | 2011 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
Model | Falcon | Silverado |
Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 4300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1549 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3380 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 129 L |