2000 Ford Falcon vs. 2000 Nissan Pickup

To start off, both 2000 Ford Falcon and 2000 Nissan Pickup were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Falcon (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 170 kg more than 2000 Ford Falcon.

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, 2000 Ford Falcon (420 Nm) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Pickup. (163 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Pickup.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Ford Falcon 2000 Nissan Pickup
Make Ford Nissan
Model Falcon Pickup
Year Released 2000 2000
Body Type Sedan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4940 cc 2494 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 270 HP 82 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4300 RPM
Torque 420 Nm 163 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1275 kg 1445 kg
Vehicle Length 4910 mm 4990 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1610 mm
Wheelbase Size 2800 mm 2960 mm


 

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