2010 Ford Focus vs. 2007 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2010 Ford Focus is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Falcon (210 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2010 Ford Focus. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Falcon weights approximately 311 kg more than 2010 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 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 2007 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Focus, 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, 2007 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Focus. (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Focus. 2007 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2010 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Focus | 2007 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Focus | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1174 kg | 1485 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2614 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 68 L |
