1973 Nissan Violet vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Ford Falcon is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Violet. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Falcon weights approximately 744 kg more than 1973 Nissan Violet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Violet. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Nissan Violet | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Violet | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4955 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2838 mm |
