2000 Ford Falcon vs. 2004 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2004 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Falcon would be higher. 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 39 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Pathfinder. (231 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 533 kg more than 2000 Ford Falcon.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Ford Falcon (420 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Pathfinder. (363 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Falcon | 2004 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Falcon | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 3507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 231 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1808 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 80 L |
