2006 Chevrolet Express vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 518 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Express. (354 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Express | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Express | Falcon |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4294 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 354 Nm | 533 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2222 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 68 L |