2009 Kia Cerato vs. 2009 Ford Falcon
To start off, both 2009 Kia Cerato 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 157 more horse power than 2009 Kia Cerato. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Cerato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Falcon weights approximately 451 kg more than 2009 Kia Cerato. 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 Kia Cerato, 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 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Cerato. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Cerato.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Cerato | 2009 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Kia | Ford |
| Model | Cerato | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1253 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4955 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 68 L |
