2005 Ford Falcon vs. 2005 MG XPower
To start off, both 2005 Ford Falcon and 2005 MG XPower were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 MG XPower is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 MG XPower (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2005 Ford Falcon. (210 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 MG XPower should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 MG XPower weights approximately 55 kg more than 2005 Ford Falcon. 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 MG XPower (410 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 MG XPower will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Falcon. 2005 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2005 MG XPower has manual transmission. 2005 MG XPower 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 | 2005 MG XPower | |
Make | Ford | MG |
Model | Falcon | XPower |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1540 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2680 mm |