1980 Ford Falcon vs. 1999 Peugeot Nautilus
To start off, 1999 Peugeot Nautilus is newer by 19 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, 1999 Peugeot Nautilus (191 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1980 Ford Falcon. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Peugeot Nautilus should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Peugeot Nautilus weights approximately 620 kg more than 1980 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Peugeot Nautilus (267 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Falcon. (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Peugeot Nautilus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Falcon | 1999 Peugeot Nautilus | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Falcon | Nautilus |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 191 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 267 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2960 mm |
