2006 Maserati Coupe vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Maserati Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Maserati Coupe would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Maserati Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati Coupe (385 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2012 Ford Falcon. (240 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 78 kg more than 2006 Maserati Coupe.
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 Maserati Coupe (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Falcon. (353 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Falcon. 2012 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2006 Maserati Coupe has manual transmission. 2006 Maserati Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Maserati Coupe | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Maserati | Ford |
Model | Coupe | Falcon |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4244 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1648 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4955 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 68 L |