2009 Buick Enclave vs. 2009 Ford Falcon
To start off, both 2009 Buick Enclave and 2009 Ford Falcon were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2009 Buick Enclave. (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2009 Buick Enclave. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Enclave weights approximately 242 kg more than 2009 Ford Falcon.
Because 2009 Buick Enclave is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Buick Enclave will offer significantly more control. 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 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Enclave. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Enclave.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Enclave | 2009 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Enclave | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 533 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 68 L |
