2005 Ford Falcon vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 8 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 2005 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1060 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.
Because 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (625 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Falcon | 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Falcon | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | (:1): 9. |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2158 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1784 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2745 mm |
