2004 Ford Falcon vs. 2005 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2005 Toyota MR2 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 82 more horse power than 2005 Toyota MR2. (138 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Falcon weights approximately 447 kg more than 2005 Toyota MR2. 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, 2004 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Falcon | 2005 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Falcon | MR2 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1068 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 48 L |
