2011 Volkswagen Beetle vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, both 2011 Volkswagen Beetle and 2011 Ford Falcon 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 (265 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Beetle. (114 HP @ 2400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Falcon weights approximately 527 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Beetle. 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 Volkswagen Beetle, 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 (409 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Beetle. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volkswagen Beetle | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Ford |
| Model | Beetle | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 409 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | LPG |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4955 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 68 L |
