1991 Ford Falcon vs. 1980 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1991 Ford Falcon is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Falcon weights approximately 745 kg more than 1980 Nissan Sunny.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Ford Falcon | 1980 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Falcon | Sunny |
Year Released | 1991 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2350 mm |