2005 Ford Falcon vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, both 2005 Ford Falcon and 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Ford Falcon (210 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (157 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 530 kg more than 2005 Ford Falcon.

Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Ford Falcon 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
Make Ford Toyota
Model Falcon Land Cruiser
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3984 cc 2986 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 210 HP 157 HP
Engine RPM 4900 RPM 3400 RPM
Torque 357 Nm 343 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 1600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92.4 mm 96 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.3 mm 103 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 18.4:1
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1485 kg 2015 kg
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 87 L


 

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