2011 Volkswagen Passat 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 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Passat. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 401 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 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 2012 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Passat, 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (353 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Passat. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volkswagen Passat | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Ford |
| Model | Passat | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1648 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
