2010 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 614 kg more than 2011 Ford Falcon.
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, 2011 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Chevrolet Silverado | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Silverado | Falcon |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4800 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 413 Nm | 533 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2318 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5847 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2032 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1875 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3645 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 68 L |