1992 Nissan Pintara vs. 1992 Ford Falcon

To start off, both 1992 Nissan Pintara and 1992 Ford Falcon were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 87 more horse power than 1992 Nissan Pintara. (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1992 Nissan Pintara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Falcon weights approximately 340 kg more than 1992 Nissan Pintara. 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, 1992 Nissan Pintara, 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 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Nissan Pintara. (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Nissan Pintara. 1992 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1992 Nissan Pintara has manual transmission. 1992 Nissan Pintara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1992 Nissan Pintara 1992 Ford Falcon
Make Nissan Ford
Model Pintara Falcon
Year Released 1992 1992
Engine Size 1974 cc 3984 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 111 HP 198 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 4500 RPM
Torque 168 Nm 348 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1160 kg 1500 kg
Vehicle Length 4530 mm 4820 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2560 mm 2800 mm


 

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