2010 GMC Sierra vs. 2009 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2010 GMC Sierra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Sierra (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2009 Ford Falcon. (261 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Sierra weights approximately 614 kg more than 2009 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 GMC Sierra (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Falcon. (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 GMC Sierra | 2009 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | GMC | Ford |
| Model | Sierra | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2009 |
| 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 | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 413 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| 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 Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 68 L |
