1991 Ford Falcon vs. 2009 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2009 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Falcon (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Qashqai. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Qashqai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 74 kg more than 1991 Ford Falcon.
Because 1991 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 1991 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Qashqai, 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, 2009 Nissan Qashqai (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Falcon. (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Falcon | 2009 Nissan Qashqai | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Falcon | Qashqai |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3949 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2640 mm |
