2002 Ford Falcon vs. 2005 Holden Berlina
To start off, 2005 Holden Berlina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Falcon (221 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2005 Holden Berlina. (204 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Berlina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Holden Berlina weights approximately 55 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Berlina. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Berlina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Falcon | 2005 Holden Berlina | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Falcon | Berlina |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3150 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2800 mm |
