1995 Ford Falcon vs. 2008 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2008 Nissan 350Z is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,705 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan 350Z (309 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1995 Ford Falcon. (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 136 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Ford Falcon (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan 350Z. (358 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Falcon | 2008 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Falcon | 350Z |
Year Released | 1995 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3705 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 398 Nm | 358 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1716 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2660 mm |