1986 Ford Falcon vs. 2009 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2009 Nissan Armada is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Armada (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1986 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Armada weights approximately 72 kg more than 1986 Ford Falcon. 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, 2009 Nissan Armada (385 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Falcon. (241 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Falcon | 2009 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Falcon | Armada |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 313 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3140 mm |
