2007 Ford Falcon vs. 2008 Ford Falcon

To start off, 2008 Ford Falcon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2007 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Falcon weights approximately 174 kg more than 2007 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 (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 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 2007 Ford Falcon.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Ford Falcon 2008 Ford Falcon
Make Ford Ford
Model Falcon Falcon
Year Released 2007 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 261 HP
Engine RPM 4900 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 357 Nm 391 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3250 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 10.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic 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 4955 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1868 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1453 mm
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 2838 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 9.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 59 L 68 L


 

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