1995 Ford Falcon vs. 1990 Nissan Terrano
To start off, 1995 Ford Falcon is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Nissan Terrano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Nissan Terrano would be higher. At 3,705 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Falcon (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Terrano. (146 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Terrano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan Terrano weights approximately 175 kg more than 1995 Ford Falcon.
Because 1990 Nissan Terrano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Terrano 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, 1995 Ford Falcon (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Terrano. (244 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Terrano.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Falcon | 1990 Nissan Terrano | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Falcon | Terrano |
Year Released | 1995 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3705 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 398 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2660 mm |