1970 Ford Falcon vs. 1996 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 1996 Nissan Stagea is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 1996 Nissan Stagea is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Stagea will offer significantly more control. 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, 1970 Ford Falcon (408 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Stagea. (362 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Stagea.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Falcon | 1996 Nissan Stagea | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Falcon | Stagea |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2568 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2730 mm |
