2007 Opel Corsa 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 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2007 Opel Corsa. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Falcon weights approximately 574 kg more than 2007 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2011 Ford Falcon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Opel Corsa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Corsa. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Corsa.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Opel Corsa 2011 Ford Falcon
Make Opel Ford
Model Corsa Falcon
Year Released 2007 2011
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1229 cc 3983 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 79 HP 261 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 110 Nm 391 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3250 RPM
Engine Bore Size 73.4 mm 92.3 mm
Engine Stroke Size 72.6 mm 99.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 10.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic 6-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1130 kg 1704 kg
Vehicle Length 3850 mm 4967 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1868 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1433 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2838 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.8 L/100km 9.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 68 L


 

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