2005 Ford Falcon vs. 2006 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2006 Kia Carnival is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Falcon 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 18 more horse power than 2006 Kia Carnival. (182 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Carnival weights approximately 587 kg more than 2005 Ford Falcon.
Because 2005 Ford Falcon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Kia Carnival, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 2006 Kia Carnival. (343 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Carnival. 2005 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2006 Kia Carnival has manual transmission. 2006 Kia Carnival 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 | 2006 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Falcon | Carnival |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.4 mm | 97.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1581 kg | 2168 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
