2003 Ford Falcon vs. 2009 Kia Amanti

To start off, 2009 Kia Amanti is newer by 6 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Amanti (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2003 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Amanti should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Falcon.

Because 2003 Ford Falcon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Kia Amanti, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Amanti. (261 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Amanti. 2009 Kia Amanti has automatic transmission and 2003 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 2003 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Kia Amanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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