2012 Opel Astra vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, both 2012 Opel Astra and 2012 Ford Falcon 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2012 Opel Astra. (139 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 79 kg more than 2012 Opel Astra. 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, 2012 Opel Astra, 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 (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Astra. (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Astra. 2012 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2012 Opel Astra has manual transmission. 2012 Opel Astra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Opel Astra | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Opel | Ford |
Model | Astra | Falcon |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.2 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 68 L |