what does the falcon do better than the territory?

[HULK_I6T]

As per performance of territory to falcon..

Yes the territory is heavier.. But

On the 4 speed territory rwd they fit 3.73 gears in the diff as opposed to falcons 3.23 gears

In the awd 4 speed they get the 4.11s to get em going

The awd 6 speed territory auto gets the 3.46 ratio

So performance wise there isn't a big disadvantage that people think. The falcon is lighter but has the longest legs in the world through its gearing, giving less torque at any road speed.

[Gothefalcon]

Originally Posted by HULK_I6T

As per performance of territory to falcon..
Yes the territory is heavier.. But
On the 4 speed territory rwd they fit 3.73 gears in the diff as opposed to falcons 3.23 gears
In the awd 4 speed they get the 4.11s to get em going
The awd 6 speed territory auto gets the 3.46 ratio
So performance wise there isn't a big disadvantage that people think. The falcon is lighter but has the longest legs in the world through its gearing, giving less torque at any road speed.

In "testing" the FAWD... I lined up alongside a Mate's Stock BF2 6spd auto XR6 (mine is 6spd auto with 3:46's)... and the Wagon had the advantage on initial take off each time... the AWD just grips and goes ! But it wasn't long before I was rounded up and the XR6 just pulled away from me ! Once rolling, it's lighter weight proving to be an advantage... in a straight line !

Through the twisty hills roads though... there wasn't as much of a difference as some would think ! The XR6 with lower suspension, lower 45series profile & stickier rubber made gains in some places... and lost ground in others to the wagon, even with it's higher ride height, slightly taller 55series 80/20 mud & snow tyres and extra bulk ! We even swapped seats to double check... and the results were the same !

A standard Wagon wouldn't have had a chance against the XR6 in the twisty bits though !

Off road (& in poor weather conditions on or off road).. the AWD has a huge advantage ! The stability of the FAWD compared to a standard wagon is chalk & cheese ! A Terry AWD would be the same (as the FAWD)... and offer a better ride from the rear as well !

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