2004 Ford Falcon vs. 2012 Ford F-250
To start off, 2012 Ford F-250 is newer by 8 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-250 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2004 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2004 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, 2012 Ford F-250 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Falcon. 2012 Ford F-250 has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 2004 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford F-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Falcon | 2012 Ford F-250 | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Falcon | F-250 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 548 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 6269 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1966 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3967 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 132 L |