1980 Ford Falcon vs. 1992 Nissan Pintara
To start off, 1992 Nissan Pintara is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Nissan Pintara (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1980 Ford Falcon. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Nissan Pintara should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Falcon weights approximately 210 kg more than 1992 Nissan Pintara.
Because 1980 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 1980 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Nissan Pintara, 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, 1980 Ford Falcon (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Nissan Pintara. (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Nissan Pintara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Falcon | 1992 Nissan Pintara | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Falcon | Pintara |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1992 |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2560 mm |
