1999 Ford Falcon vs. 2010 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2010 Nissan Xterra is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Xterra (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1999 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 354 kg more than 1999 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, 2010 Nissan Xterra (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Falcon. (366 Nm @ 3150 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Falcon | 2010 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Falcon | Xterra |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1884 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4539 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1902 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
