1969 Nissan Gloria vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Gloria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Gloria would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Gloria. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Gloria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 409 kg more than 1969 Nissan Gloria. 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Gloria. (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Gloria.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Nissan Gloria | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | Gloria | Falcon |
Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
Engine Size | 1987 cc | 3983 cc |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2838 mm |