1989 Nissan Santana vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 574 kg more than 1989 Nissan Santana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 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 2012 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Santana, 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (353 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Santana. 2012 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1989 Nissan Santana has manual transmission. 1989 Nissan Santana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Nissan Santana | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | Santana | Falcon |
Year Released | 1989 | 2012 |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1648 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4955 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2838 mm |