2012 Citroen C6 vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, both 2012 Citroen C6 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 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Citroen C6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2012 Citroen C6. (209 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen C6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Citroen C6 weights approximately 167 kg more than 2012 Ford Falcon.
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 Citroen C6, 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen C6. (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen C6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Citroen C6 | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | C6 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1815 kg | 1648 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4955 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |
