2009 Hummer H3 vs. 2010 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2010 Ford Falcon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Hummer H3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Hummer H3 would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2009 Hummer H3. (239 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2009 Hummer H3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hummer H3 weights approximately 490 kg more than 2010 Ford Falcon.
Because 2009 Hummer H3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Hummer H3 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, 2010 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hummer H3. (327 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hummer H3. 2010 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2009 Hummer H3 has manual transmission. 2009 Hummer H3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Hummer H3 | 2010 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Hummer | Ford |
Model | H3 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 327 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2194 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3420 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 68 L |