2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2011 Ford Falcon. (261 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Falcon weights approximately 234 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado.
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 Silverado (489 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Falcon. (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Silverado | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6570 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2450 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4250 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 68 L |
