2006 Ford Falcon vs. 2008 Ford Falcon

To start off, 2008 Ford Falcon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2006 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Falcon weights approximately 174 kg more than 2006 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2008 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Falcon. 2008 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 2006 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Ford Falcon 2008 Ford Falcon
Make Ford Ford
Model Falcon Falcon
Year Released 2006 2008
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3984 cc 3983 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 220 HP 362 HP
Engine RPM 4900 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 357 Nm 533 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92.3 mm 92.3 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.3 mm 99.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 8.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual 6-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1530 kg 1704 kg
Vehicle Length 4910 mm 4967 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1868 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1433 mm
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 2838 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 59 L 68 L


 

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