2009 Chevrolet HHR vs. 2009 Ford Falcon

To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet HHR 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 (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet HHR. (172 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet HHR.

Because 2009 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 2009 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet HHR, 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, 2009 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet HHR. (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet HHR.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Chevrolet HHR 2009 Ford Falcon
Make Chevrolet Ford
Model HHR Falcon
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Hatchback Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2401 cc 3983 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 172 HP 261 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 226 Nm 391 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3250 RPM
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic 6-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 4955 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1868 mm
Vehicle Height 1610 mm 1453 mm
Wheelbase Size 2640 mm 2838 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 8.1 L/100km 7.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 10.7 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.8 L/100km 9.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 68 L


 

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