2009 Renault Twingo vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Renault Twingo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Renault Twingo would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2009 Renault Twingo. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 809 kg more than 2009 Renault Twingo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 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 2012 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Renault Twingo, 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Twingo. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Twingo. 2012 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2009 Renault Twingo has manual transmission. 2009 Renault Twingo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Renault Twingo | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Renault | Ford |
Model | Twingo | Falcon |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1147 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 69 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.8 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 68 L |