1971 Ford Falcon vs. 2012 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2012 Nissan Juke is newer by 41 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, 2012 Nissan Juke (188 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1971 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Juke should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Falcon weights approximately 18 kg more than 2012 Nissan Juke.
Because 2012 Nissan Juke is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Juke 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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Juke. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Juke.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Falcon | 2012 Nissan Juke | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Falcon | Juke |
Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 259 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1342 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4125 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1765 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2530 mm |