2012 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2009 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Falcon (387 HP) has 162 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. (225 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg.
Because 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Falcon. (520 Nm). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | 2009 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Ford |
| Model | Touareg | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 387 HP |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4796 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1941 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1732 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2893 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 68 L |
