1993 Ford Falcon vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Falcon (268 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Frontier. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Falcon weights approximately 203 kg more than 2010 Nissan Frontier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1993 Ford Falcon (420 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Frontier. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Falcon | 2010 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Falcon | Frontier |
Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3200 mm |