2011 Ford F-150 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 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Ford F-150 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 60 more horse power than 2011 Ford F-150. (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 622 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford F-150. (376 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford F-150 | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | F-150 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 533 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2326 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 68 L |
