2005 Ford Falcon vs. 2005 Toyota MR2

To start off, both 2005 Ford Falcon and 2005 Toyota MR2 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 60 more horse power than 2005 Toyota MR2. (150 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Falcon weights approximately 420 kg more than 2005 Toyota MR2. 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 @ 3000 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota MR2. 2005 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota MR2 has manual transmission. 2005 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 2005 Toyota MR2
Make Ford Toyota
Model Falcon MR2
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Sedan Convertible
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 3984 cc 1792 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 210 HP 150 HP
Engine RPM 4900 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 357 Nm 170 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92.4 mm 79 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.3 mm 91.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1485 kg 1065 kg
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2500 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 48 L


 

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