2006 Chrysler 300 vs. 2000 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2006 Chrysler 300 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Chrysler 300. (215 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2006 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 392 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, 2006 Chrysler 300 (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Falcon. 2006 Chrysler 300 has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 2000 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Chrysler 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chrysler 300 | 2000 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | 300 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2987 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1518 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 59 L |