2005 Ford Falcon vs. 2002 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota MR2 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 3 more horse power than 2002 Toyota MR2. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 29 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Ford Falcon (357 Nm) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota MR2. 2005 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2002 Toyota MR2 has manual transmission. 2002 Toyota MR2 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 | 2002 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Falcon | MR2 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 170 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1581 kg | 1610 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |