1971 Ford Falcon vs. 2004 Nissan X-Trail

To start off, 2004 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 33 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, 2004 Nissan X-Trail (177 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1971 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 90 kg more than 1971 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2004 Nissan X-Trail is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Nissan X-Trail 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, 1971 Ford Falcon (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan X-Trail. (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan X-Trail.

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