1964 Ford Falcon vs. 2005 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2005 Nissan Murano is newer by 41 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 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Falcon (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Murano. (245 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Murano weights approximately 1044 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, 2005 Nissan Murano, 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, 2005 Nissan Murano (334 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Falcon. (244 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Falcon | 2005 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Falcon | Murano |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2890 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 20.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1744 kg |
