2010 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2003 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2003 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1224 kg more than 2003 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 Suburban (517 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Suburban | 2003 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Suburban | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 352 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 517 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2739 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5649 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1951 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 148 L | 59 L |
