2004 Volkswagen Sharan vs. 2003 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2004 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Sharan. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Falcon weights approximately 135 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Sharan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Volkswagen Sharan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Sharan will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Sharan. (316 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Sharan. 2003 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2004 Volkswagen Sharan has manual transmission. 2004 Volkswagen Sharan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Volkswagen Sharan | 2003 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Volkswagen | Ford |
Model | Sharan | Falcon |
Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 316 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |