2000 Ford ST 460 vs. 2009 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 Ford Falcon is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford ST 460. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford ST 460 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford ST 460 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford ST 460 (460 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2009 Ford Falcon. (362 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford ST 460 should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 2009 Ford Falcon (533 Nm) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford ST 460. (178 Nm). This means 2009 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford ST 460. 2009 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford ST 460 has manual transmission. 2000 Ford ST 460 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford ST 460 | 2009 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | ST 460 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 460 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 533 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1868 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2838 mm |