1982 Nissan Laurel vs. 2010 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2010 Ford Falcon is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Laurel. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Falcon weights approximately 634 kg more than 1982 Nissan Laurel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Laurel. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Laurel. 2010 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1982 Nissan Laurel has manual transmission. 1982 Nissan Laurel will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Nissan Laurel | 2010 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | Laurel | Falcon |
Year Released | 1982 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1952 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2838 mm |