2009 Fiat Doblo vs. 2009 Ford Falcon

To start off, both 2009 Fiat Doblo 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 143 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Doblo. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Falcon weights approximately 289 kg more than 2009 Fiat Doblo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 Fiat Doblo, 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 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Doblo. (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Doblo. 2009 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2009 Fiat Doblo has manual transmission. 2009 Fiat Doblo 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:

2009 Fiat Doblo 2009 Ford Falcon
Make Fiat Ford
Model Doblo Falcon
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Panel Van Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1910 cc 3983 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 118 HP 261 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 200 Nm 391 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 3250 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82 mm 92.3 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.4 mm 99.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.1:1 10.3:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual 6-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1415 kg 1704 kg
Vehicle Length 4260 mm 4955 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1868 mm
Vehicle Height 1820 mm 1453 mm
Wheelbase Size 2590 mm 2838 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.2 L/100km 9.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 68 L


 

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