2011 Toyota Sequoia vs. 2009 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sequoia 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Sequoia. (310 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Sequoia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 872 kg more than 2009 Ford Falcon.
Because 2011 Toyota Sequoia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sequoia will offer significantly more control. 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Sequoia. (443 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Sequoia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Toyota Sequoia | 2009 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Sequoia | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 443 Nm | 533 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2576 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1956 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3099 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 68 L |
