2012 Ford E-150 vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford E-150 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2012 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford E-150 weights approximately 907 kg more than 2011 Ford Falcon.
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 (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford E-150. (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford E-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford E-150 | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | E-150 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2611 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5504 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2085 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3505 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 68 L |
