1978 Nissan Sunny vs. 1990 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1990 Ford Falcon is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 3,157 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Falcon weights approximately 590 kg more than 1978 Nissan Sunny.
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. 1990 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1978 Nissan Sunny has manual transmission. 1978 Nissan Sunny will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Nissan Sunny | 1990 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Sunny | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 3157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 120 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2800 mm |
