2011 Ford Falcon vs. 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, both 2011 Ford Falcon and 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Falcon weights approximately 379 kg more than 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 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 2011 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer, 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, 2011 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer. (198 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Falcon | 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Falcon | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3983 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 533 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4967 mm | 4572 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1868 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1433 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2838 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 59 L |
