1988 Ford Falcon vs. 2005 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2005 Nissan Sentra is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Falcon (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Sentra. (155 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Falcon weights approximately 178 kg more than 2005 Nissan Sentra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 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 1988 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Sentra, 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, 2005 Nissan Sentra (334 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Falcon. (311 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Falcon. 2005 Nissan Sentra has automatic transmission and 1988 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1988 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Nissan Sentra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Falcon | 2005 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Falcon | Sentra |
Year Released | 1988 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3949 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 334 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1252 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2690 mm |