2005 Ford Falcon vs. 2007 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2007 Honda CR-V is newer by 2 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 52 more horse power than 2007 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda CR-V weights approximately 23 kg more than 2005 Ford Falcon.
Because 2007 Honda CR-V 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, 2007 Honda CR-V 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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda CR-V. (192 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Falcon | 2007 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Falcon | CR-V |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.4 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 96.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1581 kg | 1604 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |