2005 Ford Falcon vs. 2001 Ford 49

To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford 49. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford 49 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 (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2001 Ford 49. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford 49. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Falcon weights approximately 232 kg more than 2001 Ford 49. 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) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford 49. (175 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford 49. 2001 Ford 49 has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford 49 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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