2008 Kia Pro-ceed vs. 2007 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Kia Pro-ceed is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Falcon (210 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2008 Kia Pro-ceed. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Pro-ceed. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Falcon weights approximately 127 kg more than 2008 Kia Pro-ceed. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 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 2007 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Pro-ceed, 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, 2007 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Pro-ceed. (255 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Pro-ceed.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Pro-ceed | 2007 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Kia | Ford |
Model | Pro-ceed | Falcon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1580 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.2 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1358 kg | 1485 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 68 L |