thanks for this
i dont care so much about the whole interior etc, i will never own a car like this... but i prefer fords to holden so im just happy that they finally have something to compete at least in terms of performance
and the 4.9 seconds 0-100 time is enough to scare the performance sedans/grand tourers from europe... which whilst the local cars cost half the price, performance wise they are competitive, i like to keep my money local, so im glad to see our local cars doing so well
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Can you please tell me which magazine this was because I recall reading that article but my memory tells me the result was actually the other way around.
If comparing chassis dyno results is pointless, does that then make that magazine article pointless?
Another little tid bit when talking about quality. The 2 Mazda's I have owned (04 Mazda 3 and 2010 Mazda 6) have had more problems than the 2 Falcons I have owned (1 BA and 1 BF). Actually the M3 had more problems than both Falcons combined and had many rattles when we sold it.
It is also interesting to note that most people in this thread have been talking about the 5.4L FPV and not really talking about the new supercharged 5.0. I for one will be looking forward to the first reviews comparing them to the HSV's. I think there will be a new king in town.
Last edited by naddis01; 10-10-2010 at 08:34 PM.
Was wheels or motor.
I'm positive that it was the fords down on power.
Can't compare chassis dynos unless they are tested on the same dyno, same operator and as close to same weather conditions as possible.
As was done in the said test
On the topic of the opinion that ford understates their power on the F6 because they are quicker than the GT.
There is more to performance than peak power.
The F6 produces more torque, weighs less, and has a much broader power band than the very peaky 5.4 boss V8
That's why they are faster.
And when you already have 300+kw, 7kw difference is bugger all. Not a big percentage.
On the actual topic again.
I think that the new motor will be a huge step forward, more power,more torque, less weight, and more fuel efficient. There is no downside to this engine.
I don't think HSV/Holden will be too worried though.
Boss of HSV has said that they don't try to compete with Ford/fpv because they realize that the majority of their potential customers are ford fans, or Holden fans. Very few sit on the fence or will jump ship. The majority of HSV's new customers come from European car owners.
Besides, Holden and HSV will gladly direct you walkinshaw performances way if you really feel the need for more power and that supercharger whine!
Been doing a little research to compare track times.
Ford BA MKII GT-P Bog Stock Standard, only changed brake fluid, 1:12.6 around wakefield.
Australian Ford Forums - Wakefield track day. Times?
Mazda 3MPS Standard aside from brake pad and fluid upgrade, 1:14.8, same track.
http://www.ozmpsclub.com/forum/track...wakefield.html
Wakefield is known to be a track that requires a good handling car.
Not so bad for a car said to be around corners
Maybe its not so BOOOOOOOOOORING now..........
To me.. yup.
Good luck to ford.....
Last edited by RedDjinn; 12-10-2010 at 05:17 PM.
@ walkishaw, HSV/Holden shouldnt have endorsed them so much cause now the engineers at HSV have been told 325kw is the limit on power they should put out (on a badge) cause next step is too close to walkishaw and/or unreliable for the daily driving.
Nope, still stand by my claim, didn't see that article.
One I remember was before that.
And if you note, I said that the story had SS and XR8s included, so obviously it was a different review.
They were BF's in the story I remember.
I know that dads old VX SS would give my bosses BF GT boss 302 a good run for it's money, and even he admits my mps is as quick
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i remember that article... was motor mag a few years ago
and can agree with what is said here, the V8 fords were down on power, the turbo 6's up, and the HSV's were about right... well, should clarrify, the V8's lost more power from flywheel -> wheels, the HSV/holden's were in the middle, and the turbo 6's had the least % loss from quoted flywheel -> wheels
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I can't find the one you mention but how about this one with an FG XR8 and a VE SS? How far back do we need to go before we find a chart that has the Holden in front? Since this thread is actually about the upcoming supercharged 5.0, then I would have thought current models were more applicable to the discussion.
V8 Shootout – Ford Falcon XR8 vs Holden Commodore SS | Car Advice | Reviews
From the video:
SS - 204.5rwkw (252.4fwkw)
XR8 - 235.0rwkw (288.8fwkw)
From those results it still looks like the Ford is in front with less loss from quoted power.
Last edited by naddis01; 13-10-2010 at 10:18 AM.
it was the motor all aussie shoot out from memory...
it has all the performance models from ford/holden/fpv/hsv, think it was BA vs VZ tho...
We are both right and both wrong. Talking about two different reviews.
So we'll leave it at that I think.
Doesn't matter anyway, in the majority of tests (track and road) the HSV's come out on top (gt vs gts)
And what's the big deal about peak power?
It's rarely used
There is much more to a car than that. And I don't think you can argue that ford isn't behind Holden most other factors.
The 1 thing that has always bugged me with falcons is the driving position. I absolutely hate it. So much so, I wouldn't buy one because of it.
Just to annoy and break things up a bit...
Yes that is fine but I was simply replying to you saying that it was FACT (your exclaimation) that Ford overstate their power figures when it was clearly not fact but opinion. It had nothing to do with the shortcomings, factual or otherwise, of either brand.
I do agree with you however that there is more to a car than peak power and one of those things is power/torque spread which is where forced induction has it all over NA.