2005 Ford Econoline 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 Ford Econoline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Econoline would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Econoline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Falcon (210 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2005 Ford Econoline. (197 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Econoline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Econoline weights approximately 840 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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Econoline. (338 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Econoline.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Econoline | 2007 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Econoline | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2325 kg | 1485 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2730 mm |
