2006 Ford Falcon vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 7 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (493 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 2006 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche 911 weights approximately 40 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (649 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Falcon | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Falcon | 911 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 649 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.8 : 1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2350 mm |