2010 Brilliance BS6 vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Brilliance BS6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Brilliance BS6 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 (265 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2010 Brilliance BS6. (152 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2010 Brilliance BS6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 312 kg more than 2010 Brilliance BS6. 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, 2010 Brilliance BS6, 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 (409 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Brilliance BS6. (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Brilliance BS6. 2012 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2010 Brilliance BS6 has manual transmission. 2010 Brilliance BS6 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.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Brilliance BS6 | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Brilliance | Ford |
Model | BS6 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2351 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 409 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | LPG |
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 | 1445 kg | 1757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2838 mm |