1964 Ford Falcon vs. 1999 Nissan R 391
To start off, 1999 Nissan R 391 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Nissan R 391 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Falcon (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1999 Nissan R 391. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1999 Nissan R 391.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Nissan R 391 (359 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Falcon. (244 Nm). This means 1999 Nissan R 391 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Falcon. 1999 Nissan R 391 has automatic transmission and 1964 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1964 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Nissan R 391 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Falcon | 1999 Nissan R 391 | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Falcon | R 391 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2890 cc | 4997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 359 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 1 seats |