2001 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2001 Ford Thunderbird. (249 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 41 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Thunderbird. (388 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Thunderbird | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Thunderbird | Falcon |
Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3933 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 249 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 68 L |