2007 Ford GT 500 vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford GT 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford GT 500 would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford GT 500 (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 2011 Ford Falcon. (261 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford GT 500 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Falcon weights approximately 184 kg more than 2007 Ford GT 500.
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, 2007 Ford GT 500 (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Falcon. (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Ford GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Falcon. 2011 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford GT 500 has manual transmission. 2007 Ford GT 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford GT 500 | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | GT 500 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 68 L |
