2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2007 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2007 Ford Falcon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Colorado would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (173 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 450 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 2007 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Colorado | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 59 L |
