2011 Volkswagen Routan vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, both 2011 Volkswagen Routan 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 Volkswagen Routan (283 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2011 Ford Falcon. (265 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Routan should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Routan weights approximately 327 kg more than 2011 Ford Falcon. 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 Routan, 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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Routan. (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Routan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volkswagen Routan | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Ford |
| Model | Routan | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 409 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | LPG |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2084 kg | 1757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1953 mm | 1868 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3078 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 68 L |
