2004 Ford Falcon vs. 2005 Suzuki Liana
To start off, 2005 Suzuki Liana is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Liana. (89 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Liana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Falcon weights approximately 300 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Liana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 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 2004 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki Liana, 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, 2004 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Liana. (116 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Liana.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Falcon | 2005 Suzuki Liana | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Falcon | Liana |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1328 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 78.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 69.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |