1995 Nissan Serena vs. 1990 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1995 Nissan Serena is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,157 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Falcon (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Serena. (74 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Serena weights approximately 90 kg more than 1990 Ford Falcon.
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, 1990 Ford Falcon (235 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Serena. (145 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Serena. 1990 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1995 Nissan Serena has manual transmission. 1995 Nissan Serena will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Nissan Serena | 1990 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Serena | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2283 cc | 3157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2800 mm |
