2012 Volvo C70 vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, both 2012 Volvo C70 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 17 kg more than 2012 Volvo C70.
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 Volvo C70, 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 (409 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volvo C70. (400 Nm @ 1250 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volvo C70.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Volvo C70 | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Volvo | Ford |
Model | C70 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 265 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 409 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1250 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | LPG |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4582 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1836 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2639 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |