2000 Ford Falcon vs. 2011 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2011 Kia Borrego 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Borrego (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2000 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Falcon weights approximately 233 kg more than 2011 Kia Borrego.
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, 2011 Kia Borrego (362 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Falcon. 2011 Kia Borrego 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 Kia Borrego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Falcon | 2011 Kia Borrego | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Falcon | Borrego |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 3776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 78 L |
