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2012/05/20 18:07:17
Luke

Ecoboost Falcon

Has anyone been in one of the 2.0L, Im very curious. 
 
The Spanish-built 2.0-litre direct injection four-cylinder turbo produces 179kW of power and 353Nm of torque when the Falcon is filled with 95 premium unleaded.
That compares with 195kW and 391Nm – on lower-grade, regular unleaded petrol – for the Australian-built 4.0-litre six-cylinder
 
http://www.caradvice.com.au/169852/ford-falcon-ecoboost-four-cylinder-wont-displace-local-six/

Previously known as SANTA
11 comments Leave a comment
Flighter
Haven't driven one, but all that power and torque (and no doubt better than 8.1l/100kms) transplanted into a classic Ford sounds like a match made in heaven to me.
2012/05/20 18:52:57
richo17
thats the first thing i thought of when i seen it. will it fit in my escort haha
2012/08/01 14:56:05
wombat2509
I received a email from the owner of a local garage he took one for a test drive and thought it was fantastic, no personal experience though.
2012/08/01 18:26:25
Jason
. . . and already configured for rear wheel drive straight from the factory.
That should save some time & money on a transplant I'd reckon.
Hopefully Ford can sell a few so we have a ready supply at the wreckers in years to come!
 
 
2012/08/01 18:48:59
shepv8
they will be fitted to mondeos anf focus's too so should be a good supply. Just need to get P platers behind the wheel and there will be heaps in wreckers yards!
2012/08/02 10:49:04
binalong
I assume they are fly by wire? gonna be interesting if and when they are readily available and someone slots one into a MK1 MK2 esky or capri
2012/08/02 20:26:38
fordsy
Pity they've only sold about 3 ecoboost falcons and they way things are going aren't likely to sell many more. Wonder if they'll put the 4 into the Territory?
2012/08/02 21:29:43
Luke
I read recently they are not selling that well. I wonder if its people thinking a little 4 cyl pulling the falcon just wont last?
2012/08/02 21:45:38
binalong
Most people buy a ford or similar to tow a van and cruise long distances,a dinky 2 litre in a big car wont tow or cruise that good in my opinion ... I maybe wrong,but sales will tell and longevity of the spanish donk, city wise it should be ok but thats folks
2012/08/03 00:49:55
fordsy
First thing I think when looking at a Falcon is yes, i'll take the 4 cylinder option. Worked so well in the Commodore years ago. Why Ford hadn't thought about doing it earlier is beyond me.
 
If anyone is truly considering buying a Falcon, wait six months and buy it at the end of the year. They pretty much give them away, especially ones that have been registered by the dealer. A dying model presents excellent value for money.
2012/08/03 02:11:07
Flighter
Every review I have read has praised the Ecoboost Falcon.  Losing 60kg over the front axle apparently transforms the steering, and the thing can lay down really respectable acceleration times (0-100k in 6.7s and 400m in 14.5s from memory).  I personally don't think it is the size and performance of the engine that is an issue, especially with 350Nm of torque available at a lazy 2000rpm; more that people are generally buying smaller cars to begin with.
2012/08/03 10:41:45

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