2010 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2006 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (315 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2006 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 788 kg more than 2006 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Silverado | 2006 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Silverado | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2318 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5847 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2032 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1875 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3645 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 59 L |
