1964 Ford Falcon vs. 2002 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2002 Nissan Maxima is newer by 38 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Falcon (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2002 Nissan Maxima. (252 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2002 Nissan Maxima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 840 kg more than 1964 Ford Falcon.
Because 1964 Ford Falcon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Maxima, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 Nissan Maxima (335 Nm) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Falcon. (244 Nm). This means 2002 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Falcon. 2002 Nissan Maxima 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. 2002 Nissan Maxima will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Falcon | 2002 Nissan Maxima | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Falcon | Maxima |
Year Released | 1964 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2890 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 335 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1540 kg |