1970 Ford Falcon vs. 2012 Nissan Cube
To start off, 2012 Nissan Cube is newer by 42 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Cube. (122 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Cube. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 95 kg more than 2012 Nissan Cube. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 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 1970 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Cube, 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, 1970 Ford Falcon (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Cube. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Cube.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Falcon | 2012 Nissan Cube | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Falcon | Cube |
Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1651 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2530 mm |