2003 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2005 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2005 Ford Falcon. (200 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 681 kg more than 2005 Ford Falcon. 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, 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2005 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Tahoe | Falcon |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4807 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 99.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2262 kg | 1581 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2930 mm |