I noticed someone mentioned the Falcon was a "sports" car- they are actually designed as a affordable large family car. As such the basic models are very average to drive and build quality is pretty average too. Tickford Engineering do most of the "hot" models, but there is only so much you can do when the basic chassis design is built to a price. For the money I'd rather an import than the local product if I was spending $70000.
The current model Falcon doesn't sell as well as Ford would like it to, the Holden Commodore (GM) is outselling by a huge margin. The new model Falcon sounds promising.
David
Mondeo ST24 Information Site yr 2000 silver Mondeo ST24 V6 MTX
mods: Custom alloy air intake using K&N RC-3250 air filter; Koni Sports shocks; rear 20mm Selbys sway bar; THF; EBC Greenstuff front pads, custom exhaust.