2008 Ford Falcon XR6 vs. 2008 Ford Falcon XR8
To start off, both 2008 Ford Falcon XR6 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 126 more horse power than 2008 Ford Falcon XR6. (261 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Falcon XR8 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Falcon XR6.
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 XR8 (520 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Falcon XR6. (391 Nm). This means 2008 Ford Falcon XR8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Falcon XR6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Falcon XR6 | 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 | 261 HP | 387 HP |
| Torque | 391 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 |
