2012 Ford F-350 vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford F-350 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2008 Ford Falcon. (362 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2008 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, 2012 Ford F-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Falcon. (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford F-350 | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | F-350 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 548 Nm | 533 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 6269 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3967 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 68 L |
