2003 Ford Falcon vs. 2008 Ford F-450
To start off, 2008 Ford F-450 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-450 (350 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2003 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2003 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, 2008 Ford F-450 (881 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 524 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford Falcon | 2008 Ford F-450 | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Falcon | F-450 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 6400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 881 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 6670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 4390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 144 L |