2009 Toyota Avensis vs. 2009 Ford Falcon
To start off, both 2009 Toyota Avensis 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 116 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Avensis. (145 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Falcon weights approximately 372 kg more than 2009 Toyota Avensis. 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 Toyota Avensis, 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 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Avensis. (196 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Avensis. 2009 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2009 Toyota Avensis has manual transmission. 2009 Toyota Avensis 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.
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2009 Toyota Avensis | 2009 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Toyota | Ford |
Model | Avensis | Falcon |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
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 | 1332 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4955 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |