2012 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Terracan 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 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Terracan. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 451 kg more than 2011 Ford Falcon.
Because 2012 Hyundai Terracan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Terracan will offer significantly more control. 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 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Terracan. (339 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Terracan.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Hyundai Terracan | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Hyundai | Ford |
Model | Terracan | Falcon |
Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2155 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |