2006 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2000 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Falcon (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 181 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Ford Falcon (420 Nm) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Colorado | 2000 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Colorado | Falcon |
Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2769 cc | 4940 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 420 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 132 L |