1976 Ford Falcon vs. 1985 Nissan Prairie
To start off, 1985 Nissan Prairie is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Prairie. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Prairie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 405 kg more than 1985 Nissan Prairie. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 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 1976 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Prairie, 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, 1976 Ford Falcon (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Prairie. (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Prairie.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Falcon | 1985 Nissan Prairie | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Falcon | Prairie |
Year Released | 1976 | 1985 |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2520 mm |