2008 Renault Thalia vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Renault Thalia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Renault Thalia would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (261 HP) has 187 more horse power than 2008 Renault Thalia. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Thalia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 704 kg more than 2008 Renault Thalia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 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 2012 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Renault Thalia, 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (391 Nm) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Thalia. (105 Nm). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Thalia. 2012 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2008 Renault Thalia has manual transmission. 2008 Renault Thalia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Renault Thalia | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Renault | Ford |
Model | Thalia | Falcon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1149 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 261 HP |
Torque | 105 Nm | 391 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4261 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1639 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1439 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2473 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |