1977 Nissan Violet vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (265 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 817 kg more than 1977 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (409 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Nissan Violet | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | Violet | Falcon |
Year Released | 1977 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1428 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 116 Nm | 409 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2838 mm |