2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2004 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2004 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Falcon weights approximately 254 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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 Chevrolet Tahoe (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Falcon. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 2004 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2004 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Tahoe | Falcon |
Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 59 L |