1966 Ford Falcon vs. 1994 Nissan Crew

To start off, 1994 Nissan Crew is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan Crew (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1966 Ford Falcon. (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan Crew should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan Crew weights approximately 121 kg more than 1966 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1966 Ford Falcon (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan Crew. (176 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan Crew.

Compare all specifications:

1966 Ford Falcon 1994 Nissan Crew
Make Ford Nissan
Model Falcon Crew
Year Released 1966 1994
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2782 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 106 HP 129 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 188 Nm 176 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4400 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1119 kg 1240 kg
Vehicle Length 4700 mm 4600 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2720 mm 2670 mm


 

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