1984 Nissan Bluebird vs. 1993 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1993 Ford Falcon is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Falcon (268 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Bluebird. (94 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Falcon weights approximately 511 kg more than 1984 Nissan Bluebird. 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, 1993 Ford Falcon (420 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Bluebird. (152 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Nissan Bluebird | 1993 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | Bluebird | Falcon |
Year Released | 1984 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1952 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2800 mm |