2012 Toyota Corolla vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, both 2012 Toyota Corolla 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 (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Corolla. (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 464 kg more than 2012 Toyota Corolla. 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 Toyota Corolla, 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 (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Corolla. (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Toyota Corolla | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Corolla | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 533 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4572 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1763 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1466 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2601 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |
