2000 Ford Falcon vs. 2012 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2012 Nissan Juke is newer by 12 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 80 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Juke. (188 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Juke. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Juke weights approximately 44 kg more than 2000 Ford Falcon.
Because 2012 Nissan Juke is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Juke will offer significantly more control. 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 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Juke. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Juke.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Falcon | 2012 Nissan Juke | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Falcon | Juke |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1342 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
