2008 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe (296 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2011 Ford Falcon. (265 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Falcon.
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 Chevrolet Tahoe (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Falcon. (409 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Tahoe | Falcon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4800 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 409 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 68 L |