2008 Toyota Stallion vs. 2009 Ford Falcon

To start off, 2009 Ford Falcon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Stallion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Stallion would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Falcon weights approximately 386 kg more than 2008 Toyota Stallion.

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, 2009 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Stallion. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Stallion. 2009 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Stallion has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Stallion will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Toyota Stallion 2009 Ford Falcon
Make Toyota Ford
Model Stallion Falcon
Year Released 2008 2009
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1812 cc 3983 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 362 HP
Torque 135 Nm 533 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 92.3 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78 mm 99.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 8.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual 6-speed automatic
Number of Seats 3 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1318 kg 1704 kg
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 4967 mm
Vehicle Height 1770 mm 1433 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2838 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 68 L


 

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