2012 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, both 2012 Chevrolet Captiva 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 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (265 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Captiva. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Captiva.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Captiva, 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 (409 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Captiva. (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Captiva. 2012 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2012 Chevrolet Captiva has manual transmission. 2012 Chevrolet Captiva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Chevrolet Captiva | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Captiva | Falcon |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2231 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 409 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.3 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | LPG |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4673 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1756 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2707 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 68 L |