1992 Ford Falcon vs. 1997 Nissan Trailrunner
To start off, 1997 Nissan Trailrunner is newer by 5 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 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan Trailrunner (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1992 Ford Falcon. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Trailrunner should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Falcon weights approximately 165 kg more than 1997 Nissan Trailrunner.
Because 1997 Nissan Trailrunner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Trailrunner will offer significantly more control. 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 (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan Trailrunner. (200 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan Trailrunner. 1997 Nissan Trailrunner has automatic transmission and 1992 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1992 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Nissan Trailrunner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Falcon | 1997 Nissan Trailrunner | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Falcon | Trailrunner |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3948 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2530 mm |
