2010 Dodge Ram 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 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Ram (390 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2012 Ford Falcon. (240 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Ram weights approximately 688 kg more than 2012 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 Dodge Ram (551 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Falcon. (353 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Dodge Ram | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Ram | Falcon |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5700 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 551 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2336 kg | 1648 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5817 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1908 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3569 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 68 L |