1978 Ford Falcon vs. 1995 Nissan Gloria
To start off, 1995 Nissan Gloria is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Gloria weights approximately 150 kg more than 1978 Ford Falcon.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Falcon | 1995 Nissan Gloria | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Falcon | Gloria |
Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |