2012 Dodge Charger vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Dodge Charger 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, 2012 Dodge Charger (292 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2011 Ford Falcon. (265 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Charger weights approximately 40 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 2012 Dodge Charger. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Dodge Charger | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Charger | Falcon |
Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | 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 | 292 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 352 Nm | 409 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | LPG |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1797 kg | 1757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5077 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3053 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |