1994 Ford Falcon vs. 2009 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2009 Nissan Xterra is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Xterra (262 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1994 Ford Falcon. (205 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 781 kg more than 1994 Ford Falcon. 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, 2009 Nissan Xterra (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Falcon | 2009 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Falcon | Xterra |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 2316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2710 mm |
