2011 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan weights approximately 342 kg more than 2012 Ford Falcon.
Because 2012 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 2012 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan, 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Grand Caravan | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 533 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2046 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5151 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1999 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3078 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 68 L |
