2005 Ford Falcon vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 7 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2005 Ford Falcon. (210 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 219 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.
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, 2012 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Falcon | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Falcon | Falcon |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 533 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.4 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1704 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |