2008 Dodge Magnum vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, both 2008 Dodge Magnum and 2008 Ford Falcon were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Magnum. (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Magnum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Magnum weights approximately 41 kg more than 2008 Ford Falcon.
Because 2008 Dodge Magnum is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Magnum will offer significantly more control. 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 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Magnum. (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Magnum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Magnum | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Magnum | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4955 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |
