2012 Dodge Ram vs. 2012 Ford Falcon

To start off, both 2012 Dodge Ram 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Ram (390 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2012 Ford Falcon. (265 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Ram weights approximately 589 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Dodge Ram (551 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Falcon. (409 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Falcon.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Dodge Ram 2012 Ford Falcon
Make Dodge Ford
Model Ram Falcon
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Pickup Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5700 cc 3983 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 390 HP 265 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 551 Nm 409 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3250 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline LPG
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic 6-speed automatic
Vehicle Weight 2346 kg 1757 kg
Vehicle Length 5817 mm 4955 mm
Vehicle Width 2017 mm 1868 mm
Vehicle Height 1877 mm 1453 mm
Wheelbase Size 3569 mm 2838 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 68 L


 

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