2012 Ford Falcon vs. 2010 Honda Fit
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Honda Fit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Honda Fit would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (265 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2010 Honda Fit. (117 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 605 kg more than 2010 Honda Fit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Ford Falcon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Fit, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (409 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford Falcon | 2010 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Falcon | Fit |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3983 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 409 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | LPG | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1757 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4967 mm | 4105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1868 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1433 mm | 1524 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2838 mm | 2499 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 40 L |
