1995 Nissan Serena vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan Serena. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan Serena would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Serena. (74 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Falcon weights approximately 194 kg more than 1995 Nissan Serena. 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, 2011 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Serena. (145 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Serena. 2011 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. 2011 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Nissan Serena | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Serena | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2283 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 533 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2838 mm |
