1999 Nissan Crew vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Nissan Crew. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Nissan Crew 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 (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1999 Nissan Crew. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1999 Nissan Crew. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Falcon weights approximately 464 kg more than 1999 Nissan Crew. 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 (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Nissan Crew. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Nissan Crew. 2011 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1999 Nissan Crew has manual transmission. 1999 Nissan Crew 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:
| 1999 Nissan Crew | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Crew | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2838 mm |
