2012 Ford Falcon 2.0 G6 vs. 2012 Ford Falcon XR6 EcoLPi

To start off, both 2012 Ford Falcon 2.0 G6 and 2012 Ford Falcon XR6 EcoLPi were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon XR6 EcoLPi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon XR6 EcoLPi (265 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2012 Ford Falcon 2.0 G6. (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon XR6 EcoLPi should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Falcon 2.0 G6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon XR6 EcoLPi weights approximately 109 kg more than 2012 Ford Falcon 2.0 G6. 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 Ford Falcon XR6 EcoLPi (409 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Falcon 2.0 G6. (353 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon XR6 EcoLPi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Falcon 2.0 G6.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Ford Falcon 2.0 G6 2012 Ford Falcon XR6 EcoLPi
Make Ford Ford
Model Falcon Falcon
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1999 cc 3983 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 240 HP 265 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 353 Nm 409 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3250 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87.5 mm 92.3 mm
Engine Stroke Size 83.1 mm 99.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.3:1 12.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type 6-speed automatic 6-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1648 kg 1757 kg
Vehicle Length 4967 mm 4967 mm
Vehicle Width 1868 mm 1868 mm
Vehicle Height 1433 mm 1433 mm
Wheelbase Size 2838 mm 2838 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 68 L


 

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