1998 Ford Falcon vs. 1994 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Nissan 300 ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Nissan 300 ZX would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1998 Ford Falcon. (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 55 kg more than 1994 Nissan 300 ZX.
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, 1994 Nissan 300 ZX (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Falcon. (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Falcon. 1998 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1994 Nissan 300 ZX has manual transmission. 1994 Nissan 300 ZX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Falcon | 1994 Nissan 300 ZX | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Falcon | 300 ZX |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2580 mm |
