1997 Ford Falcon vs. 1990 Nissan Presea
To start off, 1997 Ford Falcon is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Nissan Presea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Nissan Presea would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Falcon (301 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Presea. (138 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Presea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 584 kg more than 1990 Nissan Presea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Ford Falcon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1997 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Presea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1997 Ford Falcon (515 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Presea. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Presea.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Falcon | 1990 Nissan Presea | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Falcon | Presea |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1674 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2510 mm |
