2012 Audi A5 vs. 2012 Ford Falcon

To start off, both 2012 Audi A5 and 2012 Ford Falcon were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 72 more horse power than 2012 Audi A5. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A5.

Because 2012 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A5 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (353 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A5. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A5.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Audi A5 2012 Ford Falcon
Make Audi Ford
Model A5 Falcon
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Coupe 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 168 HP 240 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 350 Nm 353 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type AWD Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Fuel Tank Capacity 67 L 68 L


 

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