2004 Ford Falcon vs. 2004 Porsche GT2

To start off, both 2004 Ford Falcon and 2004 Porsche GT2 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche GT2 (456 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 2004 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche GT2 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Falcon weights approximately 75 kg more than 2004 Porsche GT2.

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, 2004 Porsche GT2 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche GT2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Falcon.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Ford Falcon 2004 Porsche GT2
Make Ford Porsche
Model Falcon GT2
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 3984 cc 3599 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 220 HP 456 HP
Engine RPM 4900 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 357 Nm 620 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92.3 mm 100 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.3 mm 76.4 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1515 kg 1440 kg
Vehicle Length 4910 mm 4460 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 2800 mm 2360 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 59 L 64 L


 

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