Go Back   Australian Ford Forums > General Topics > The Pub

The Pub For General Automotive Related Talk

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 04-06-2013, 11:30 AM   #1
Maka
Au Falcon = Mr Reliable
 
Maka's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: North West Slopes & Plains NSW
Posts: 4,076
Valued Contributor: For members whose non technical contributions are worthy of recognition. - Issue reason: Embodiment of the AFF spirit in his efforts with ACP. 
Default 2013/14 Motor Trend US Full Size Sedan Test

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...l_size_sedans/
(With thanks to Motor Trend)

Enjoyable read! Dont know if its applicable to Australia anymore, but what the heck!


cheers, Maka

__________________
Ford AU Series Magazine Scans Here - www.fordforums.com.au/photos/index.php?cat=2792

Proud owner of a optioned keeper S1 Tickford Falcon AU XR6 VCT - "it's actually a better-balanced car than the XR8, goes almost as hard and uses about two-thirds of the fuel" (Drive.com 2007)
Maka is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
2 users like this post:
Old 04-06-2013, 11:36 AM   #2
EFFalcon
Last warning
 
EFFalcon's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Mornington Peninsula, Victoria HeadCount: 3
Posts: 11,194
Default Re: 2013/14 Motor Trend US Full Size Sedan Test

the Taurus showing its bulk :P
__________________
FALCN6 - Turbo, Air Bag Suspension - Hibernating
EL GT - Supercharged
NASCAR - 83 Thunderbird , Bagged
DAILY - BA Fairlane Ghia, Boss 260 Turbo
OFFROADER - Ford Explorer
EFFalcon is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 04-06-2013, 11:55 AM   #3
EDManual
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
EDManual's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 1,710
Default Re: 2013/14 Motor Trend US Full Size Sedan Test

nothing interesting there.... the future for us sadly....
EDManual is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 04-06-2013, 12:00 PM   #4
EFFalcon
Last warning
 
EFFalcon's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Mornington Peninsula, Victoria HeadCount: 3
Posts: 11,194
Default Re: 2013/14 Motor Trend US Full Size Sedan Test

only interesting thing i found was the Avalon's 14.7 400m time :P
__________________
FALCN6 - Turbo, Air Bag Suspension - Hibernating
EL GT - Supercharged
NASCAR - 83 Thunderbird , Bagged
DAILY - BA Fairlane Ghia, Boss 260 Turbo
OFFROADER - Ford Explorer
EFFalcon is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 04-06-2013, 12:15 PM   #5
Maka
Au Falcon = Mr Reliable
 
Maka's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: North West Slopes & Plains NSW
Posts: 4,076
Valued Contributor: For members whose non technical contributions are worthy of recognition. - Issue reason: Embodiment of the AFF spirit in his efforts with ACP. 
Default Re: 2013/14 Motor Trend US Full Size Sedan Test

I'm looking foward to see how the new Taurus fares againts its rivals when it comes to market. It will need to raise its game if it wants to dominate its segment, i'm sure Ford knows what to do!

cheers, Maka
__________________
Ford AU Series Magazine Scans Here - www.fordforums.com.au/photos/index.php?cat=2792

Proud owner of a optioned keeper S1 Tickford Falcon AU XR6 VCT - "it's actually a better-balanced car than the XR8, goes almost as hard and uses about two-thirds of the fuel" (Drive.com 2007)
Maka is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 04-06-2013, 12:22 PM   #6
mik
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
mik's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Melb north
Posts: 12,025
Default Re: 2013/14 Motor Trend US Full Size Sedan Test

The falcon would have done alright in that bunch of cars , especially in the eco boost version .
mik is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 04-06-2013, 01:17 PM   #7
BLUEYBA
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
BLUEYBA's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Western Sydney
Posts: 746
Default Re: 2013/14 Motor Trend US Full Size Sedan Test

How boring was the Ford
__________________
2001 Laser KQ SR
2004 BA Fairmont Ghia
2000 AUII Fairmont
1995 EF Fairmont - Tickford Enhanced
1980 ZL Fairlane in Brambles red
BLUEYBA is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 04-06-2013, 01:57 PM   #8
LeadFoot81
_Oo===oO_
 
LeadFoot81's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Australia
Posts: 3,305
Default Re: 2013/14 Motor Trend US Full Size Sedan Test

The RWD Chrysler came fourth..how can that be? ;)
LeadFoot81 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Reply


Forum Jump


All times are GMT +11. The time now is 09:36 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.5
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Other than what is legally copyrighted by the respective owners, this site is copyright www.fordforums.com.au
Positive SSL