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Sedan car comparison

Ford FALCON vs Mitsubishi LANCER

Both are sedan vehicles on New Zealand roads. Based on NZTA fleet data.

Ford FALCON 36,746 on NZ roads
VS
Mitsubishi LANCER 20,457 on NZ roads
$27/week cheaper to fuel — Mitsubishi LANCER at $63/wk vs $90/wk
94.8 kW more power — Ford FALCON at 199 kW
Ford FALCON 36,746 in NZ
Mitsubishi LANCER 20,457 in NZ
Registered in NZ
36,746 ✓
20,457
Fuel Economy
11.5 L/100km
8 L/100km ✓
Power
199 kW ✓
104.2 kW
Weight
2,055 kg
1,667.3 kg ✓
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Body Type
Sedan
Sedan
Seats
5
5
Year Range
1960–2020
1976–2019
Imported New
92%
69%

NZ Registrations Over Time

Registration trend for Ford FALCON vs Mitsubishi LANCER: comparing annual new registrations in NZ from 2020 onwards. Ford FALCON has more total registrations.

Regional Popularity

Region Ford FALCON Mitsubishi LANCER
AUCKLAND 4,860 5,154
CHRISTCHURCH CITY 2,513 1,261
HAMILTON CITY 1,285 880
DUNEDIN CITY 1,194 594
TAURANGA CITY 865 622
INVERCARGILL CITY 1,460 —
PALMERSTON NORTH CITY 809 573
NEW PLYMOUTH DISTRICT 799 456

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is more popular in NZ — the Ford FALCON or Mitsubishi LANCER?

The Ford FALCON is more common with 36,746 registered in New Zealand compared to 20,457 for the Mitsubishi LANCER. A larger fleet means more mechanics familiar with the car and easier access to parts.

Which is cheaper to run — Ford FALCON or Mitsubishi LANCER?

Based on NZTA fuel economy data, the Mitsubishi LANCER uses less fuel at 8 L/100km compared to 11.5 L/100km. At current fuel prices of approximately $2.80/L, that difference adds up over a year of typical driving.

Are Ford FALCON and Mitsubishi LANCER the same body type?

Both are classified as Sedan vehicles in the NZTA fleet data. The Ford FALCON is primarily a petrol vehicle while the Mitsubishi LANCER runs on petrol.

Are these cars typically imported new or used?

92% of Ford FALCON models were imported new to NZ, while 3% came as used imports. For the Mitsubishi LANCER, 69% were new and 28% were used imports.

Where does this data come from?

All figures are sourced from the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) Motor Vehicle Register, current as of 31 March 2026. This covers 3,678,722 registered passenger vehicles in New Zealand.

Data sourced from the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) Motor Vehicle Register, current as of 31 March 2026.

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Ford FALCON Mitsubishi LANCER

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