1984 Ford Falcon vs. 1997 Nissan Rasheen
To start off, 1997 Nissan Rasheen is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan Rasheen (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1984 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Rasheen should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Falcon weights approximately 84 kg more than 1997 Nissan Rasheen.
Because 1997 Nissan Rasheen is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Rasheen will offer significantly more control. 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, 1984 Ford Falcon (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan Rasheen. (160 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan Rasheen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Falcon | 1997 Nissan Rasheen | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Falcon | Rasheen |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1837 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2440 mm |
