2006 Aston Martin V12 vs. 2009 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 Ford Falcon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Aston Martin V12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Aston Martin V12 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (521 HP) has 134 more horse power than 2009 Ford Falcon. (387 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V12 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Falcon.
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, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (577 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Falcon. (520 Nm). This means 2006 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Falcon. 2009 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2006 Aston Martin V12 has manual transmission. 2006 Aston Martin V12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Aston Martin V12 | 2009 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V12 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 521 HP | 387 HP |
Torque | 577 Nm | 520 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |