2012 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 36 kg more than 2011 Ford Falcon.
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, 2012 Buick LaCrosse, 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 (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Buick LaCrosse | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | LaCrosse | Falcon |
Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 233 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5001 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1504 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2837 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 68 L |