What is better a bf falcon xr6 or a ve commodore sv6?

[falconlover]

I think that the bf xr6 looks more agressive especialy at the front. One thing i would like ford to do, is to make the xr6 version at least 200kw. Therefore holden would be lieing in the xr6's dust! e

[RG]

Considering that this is a FORD forum I think we all know the outcome of this thread.

[Dazza XLT]

Drive them both... Test drive.
This is a Ford Forum. Not the best place to get un-biased opinions!
Go the XR!

[Ryan]

lol of course the majority of people here, are going to choose the XR6 over the SV6.

It's a FORD FORUM!!!!.









That being said, I would probably take the XR6 over the SV6. Although I do like the look of the SV6.

[AU-MUSTD]

I would take the sv6 because the commo has a much nicer interior and every second car is an xr these days so it'd be nice to be in something different for a few years

[falconlover]

Ne 1 think that ford should add more power to compete with commodore?

[NA XR6]

Wrong place to ask for an honest opinion

[Deadman]

Originally Posted by NA XR6

Wrong place to ask for an honest opinion

You'll honestly get a slanted opinion :

But BF is the choice

[NA XR6]

BF is better in my honest opinion

[BENT_8]

I vote for the XR too!
Considering the BF rose from 182kw to 190kw would suggest 200kw aint far off.
Although i am glad they aren't going with the BF2 front on the XR/FPV cars.

ahhh that new front looks like a small brick building in the back yard with the sole purpose of waste management!

[MoreHPformyXR6]

Need to ask that question on a Nissan or Mitsubishi forum etc. Asking that question is like asking the same question on LS1 forum actually should run a poll on both forums & divide answer by 2. But I agree would be great if BF Mk II XR6 was 200 kw. Have have not read a heap about VE SV6 as yet but is that 200 kw? My unbiased opinion would be drive em both & look at what you get for your dollars change over etc. Then make your decision based on those factors. Some Holden supporters would never drive a Ford (that was probally me a while ago but im glad I drove my Ford & em vary happy with it). Im sure there would be Ford supporters that would never drive a Holden.

[Smoke Pursuit]

SV6 all the way, looks so much more euro and refined, the BF looks like an EA now, sad but my opinion only.

[BPXR6T]

SV6, the BF is started to look dated.

[MoreHPformyXR6]

Just for some actual fact
Wheels magazine did a camparision between
BA XR6 4 spd Auto Vs VZ SV6 5 spd Auto
The BA one the comparision (if it was a transmission comparision - SV6 would have won hands down)
I think the BA won in a large part to its more compliant & better suspension set up.

The same magazine did a camparision when BF was realeased.
BF XR6 fitted with ZF 6 Spd vs VZ SV6 Auto 5 spd
The BF won hands down. Its obvious that the VE is a car with massive improvements on the VZ though.

I voted SV6 as just on looks alone I think it looks even better than BF XR6 thats looks very good. I just cant see the BF could be quite as refined as VE as its a whole new platform. All that said if Ford was alot more price competitive than Holden which I feel they may have more margin to play with. Im sure the SV6 might only a few % better over all (cant see there would be alot in it)

[TUF_302]

Of course this is going to be a landslide poll for the BF, its a Ford biased forum for christ sake!! :

[galaxy xr8]

I'm a Ford man through and through, but honestly I think that between the two pic's above the the new VE commo in silver look's HOT, I like the XR's but the VE just look's good, maybe it's because it's new and the BA/F is older and I'm used to the look, but honestly I like that pic above off the VE.

[ten[A]cio[U]s]

I would say the bf xr6.

I love the styling of the front bar of the bf and it looks sleeker then the ve. The ve looks like an astra rather then a commodore im my opnion.
It looks too small to be a family car.

[EFFalcon]

VE looks better
BF looks old

won't go any further until theres some kinda performance comparison.

[Cheahman]

I still think the BF looks better. I wasn't that impressed when I saw the VE range in the flesh last week.

[galaxy xr8]

Maybe it's because off the aggresive stance the VE has in that pic and the BF is taken from a lower angle and look's like it has a 4wd stance, I think it's just the pic's but in those pic's the VE look's better.

[FordFan86]

Do those mags like the Typhoon ones to anyone else at a glance?

[AnthonyQLD]

Originally Posted by FordFan86

Do those mags like the Typhoon ones to anyone else at a glance?

I didnt notice that until now, but yeah they do look a bit like the F6 ones

[DJM83]

I hate cars with big bodykits that are undertyred. That said i think in some pics thats what appears to be happening to the VE (it maybe just the stance) although it isnt a bad looking car, id prefer the BF although it looks dated next to the VE

[falconlover]

i think the all new orion falcon will be the biggest event in ff history. I do agree with some of you the au side panels are dating very quickly!!

[falconlover]

MoreHPformyXR6 the sv6 commo is 195kw compared to fords 190kw but ford has 383nm of torque which beats holdens 340nm.

[Stoney!]

Originally Posted by falconlover

MoreHPformyXR6 the sv6 commo is 195kw compared to fords 190kw but ford has 383nm of torque which beats holdens 340nm.

On that theory, when Holden finally brings out this 3.0 turbo diesel V6 with 185(or optional)220kw from 4400rpm and 500nm from 1800rpm, the commodore should absolutley kick **** (even the low output version), but then the attitude tawards turbo diesels on this baord seems to be a very obvious hate, even though diesels work on the same logic that you just used to state the falcon is till quicker.... which mind you I totally agree with.

I am really unsure so I won't vote yet, till I see more of them getting around, and obviousley when I get a drive of both.

Stoney!

[Abacus]

Originally Posted by Stoney!

the attitude tawards turbo diesels on this baord seems to be a very obvious hateStoney!

This surprises me. I've seen a few threads where oilers have received quite a bit of praise.

[ClevlndStemer]

i'd like to drive both before i make a decision.

[AussieJason]

I prefer the XR (well I own one so I guess i should), but only just.

I saw a VE the other day, and they are better looking than I initially thought. That BF photo is a poor comparison, I would have never bought one based on that pic. Someone post a better one please, I would but I don't know how!

[99FalconS]

I prefer the Ford but the Xr6 is now as common as dog S*#t now and looking a bit dated compared to the Holden. But like the Ford is still a good car in and would still be my choice.