2012 Mazda 5 vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Mazda 5 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 (265 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2012 Mazda 5. (157 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Falcon weights approximately 189 kg more than 2012 Mazda 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 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 2011 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mazda 5, 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, 2011 Ford Falcon (409 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda 5. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mazda 5 | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Mazda | Ford |
| Model | 5 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 409 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | LPG |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1568 kg | 1757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4585 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1615 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |
