1992 Ford Falcon vs. 1996 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1996 Nissan Sunny is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Falcon (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1996 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Falcon weights approximately 340 kg more than 1996 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 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 1992 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Sunny, 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, 1992 Ford Falcon (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Sunny. (132 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Falcon | 1996 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Falcon | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 348 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
