2000 Ford Falcon vs. 2006 Nissan Primera
To start off, 2006 Nissan Primera is newer by 6 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 156 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Primera. (114 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Primera weights approximately 86 kg more than 2000 Ford Falcon.
Because 2000 Ford Falcon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Primera, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Primera. (164 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Primera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Falcon | 2006 Nissan Primera | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Falcon | Primera |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1361 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 62 L |
