1982 Ford Falcon vs. 1990 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1990 Nissan Santana is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Falcon (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Falcon weights approximately 300 kg more than 1990 Nissan Santana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 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 1982 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Santana, 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, 1982 Ford Falcon (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Santana.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Falcon | 1990 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Falcon | Santana |
Year Released | 1982 | 1990 |
Engine Size | 3271 cc | 1779 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2560 mm |