2010 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2001 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2010 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2010 Buick LaCrosse. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2010 Buick LaCrosse.
Because 2001 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 2001 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Buick LaCrosse, 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, 2001 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Buick LaCrosse. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Buick LaCrosse | 2001 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | LaCrosse | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5001 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1504 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2837 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |
