2004 Pontiac Montana vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Pontiac Montana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Pontiac Montana would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2004 Pontiac Montana. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2004 Pontiac Montana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac Montana weights approximately 84 kg more than 2012 Ford Falcon.
Because 2012 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 2012 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac Montana, 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (391 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Pontiac Montana. (298 Nm). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Pontiac Montana.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Pontiac Montana | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Pontiac | Ford |
Model | Montana | Falcon |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 391 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4955 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 68 L |