2002 Holden Berlina vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Ford Falcon is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Holden Berlina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Holden Berlina would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2002 Holden Berlina. (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2002 Holden Berlina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Falcon weights approximately 64 kg more than 2002 Holden Berlina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Holden Berlina. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Holden Berlina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Holden Berlina | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Holden | Ford |
| Model | Berlina | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 533 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2838 mm |
