2012 Volkswagen Polo vs. 2010 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Polo. (84 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Falcon weights approximately 634 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Polo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 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 2010 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Polo, 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, 2010 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Polo. (132 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Polo. 2010 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2012 Volkswagen Polo has manual transmission. 2012 Volkswagen Polo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volkswagen Polo | 2010 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Ford |
| Model | Polo | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| 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 | 1070 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4955 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1682 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1462 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
