2012 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, both 2012 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2012 Ford Falcon. (265 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 200 kg more than 2012 Porsche 911.
Because 2012 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Falcon. (409 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Falcon. 2012 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2012 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2012 Porsche 911 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.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Porsche 911 | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Porsche | Ford |
Model | 911 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 409 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | LPG |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1557 kg | 1757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 68 L |