2011 Ford Expedition vs. 2009 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Expedition is newer by 2 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2011 Ford Expedition. (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Expedition weights approximately 971 kg more than 2009 Ford Falcon.
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, 2009 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Expedition. (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Ford Expedition | 2009 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Expedition | Falcon |
Year Released | 2011 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 494 Nm | 533 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2675 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5621 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2002 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1974 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3327 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 127 L | 68 L |