1999 Nissan R 391 vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Nissan R 391. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Nissan R 391 would be higher. At 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Nissan R 391 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1999 Nissan R 391. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1999 Nissan R 391.
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, 2012 Ford Falcon (391 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Nissan R 391. (359 Nm). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Nissan R 391.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Nissan R 391 | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | R 391 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 4997 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 391 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |