2008 Ford Falcon XR6 Turbo vs. 2008 Ford Falcon XR8
To start off, both 2008 Ford Falcon XR6 Turbo and 2008 Ford Falcon XR8 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Falcon XR8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Falcon XR8 (387 HP) has 25 more horse power than 2008 Ford Falcon XR6 Turbo. (362 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Falcon XR8 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Falcon XR6 Turbo.
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 XR6 Turbo (533 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Falcon XR8. (520 Nm). This means 2008 Ford Falcon XR6 Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Falcon XR8.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Falcon XR6 Turbo | 2008 Ford Falcon XR8 | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Falcon | Falcon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3983 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 387 HP |
Torque | 533 Nm | 520 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4967 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1868 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1433 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2838 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |