2009 Dodge Avenger vs. 2009 Ford Falcon
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Avenger 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 90 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Avenger. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Avenger.
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 Dodge Avenger, 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 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Avenger. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Avenger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Avenger | 2009 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Avenger | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2399 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 4860 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 68 L |
