1976 Nissan 240 C vs. 1993 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1993 Ford Falcon is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Nissan 240 C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Nissan 240 C would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Falcon weights approximately 270 kg more than 1976 Nissan 240 C.
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. 1993 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1976 Nissan 240 C has manual transmission. 1976 Nissan 240 C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Nissan 240 C | 1993 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | 240 C | Falcon |
Year Released | 1976 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1982 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 216 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2800 mm |