2000 Nissan Silvia vs. 2006 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2006 Ford Falcon is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan Silvia (250 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2006 Ford Falcon. (200 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 254 kg more than 2006 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Ford Falcon (357 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Silvia. (271 Nm). This means 2006 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Silvia. 2006 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2000 Nissan Silvia has manual transmission. 2000 Nissan Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Nissan Silvia | 2006 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Silvia | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1581 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2930 mm |
