2000 Ford Falcon vs. 2011 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2011 Nissan Altima is newer by 11 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Falcon (268 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Altima. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Altima weights approximately 144 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, 2011 Nissan Altima, 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 @ 3750 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Altima. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Falcon | 2011 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Falcon | Altima |
Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4844 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |