2012 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Focus 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 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2012 Ford Focus. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Falcon weights approximately 367 kg more than 2012 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 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 2008 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford Focus, 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, 2008 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Focus. (198 Nm @ 4450 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford Focus | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Focus | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 533 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4450 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1337 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4359 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1824 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1468 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 68 L |
