1971 Ford Falcon vs. 1995 Nissan Presea
To start off, 1995 Nissan Presea is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan Presea (143 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1971 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Presea should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Falcon weights approximately 230 kg more than 1995 Nissan Presea.
Because 1971 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 1971 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Presea, 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, 1971 Ford Falcon (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Presea. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Presea.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Falcon | 1995 Nissan Presea | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Falcon | Presea |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 259 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2590 mm |
