2006 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2012 Ford Falcon. (261 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 324 kg more than 2006 Porsche 911.
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, 2012 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Porsche 911 | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Porsche | Ford |
Model | 911 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3596 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 316 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4955 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 68 L |