2006 Chevrolet Kodiak vs. 2002 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Kodiak is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Kodiak is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Chevrolet Kodiak (820 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 463 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3150 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Kodiak will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Falcon. 2006 Chevrolet Kodiak has automatic transmission and 2002 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 2002 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Chevrolet Kodiak will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Kodiak | 2002 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Kodiak | Falcon |
Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6600 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 221 HP |
Torque | 820 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3150 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1880 mm |