2005 Ford Falcon vs. 2000 Toyota GT1
To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota GT1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota GT1 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Falcon (200 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2000 Toyota GT1. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota GT1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Falcon weights approximately 681 kg more than 2000 Toyota GT1. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota GT1. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota GT1. 2005 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2000 Toyota GT1 has manual transmission. 2000 Toyota GT1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Falcon | 2000 Toyota GT1 | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Falcon | GT1 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.4 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 72.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1581 kg | 900 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2810 mm |