2005 Ford Falcon vs. 2005 Toyota Highlander
To start off, both 2005 Ford Falcon and 2005 Toyota Highlander were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Highlander (230 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Ford Falcon. (200 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 49 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Falcon (357 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Highlander. (328 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Falcon | 2005 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Falcon | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 3310 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.4 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1581 kg | 1630 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 73 L |
