2001 Nissan HyperMini vs. 2009 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 Ford Falcon is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Nissan HyperMini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan HyperMini would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Falcon weights approximately 419 kg more than 2001 Nissan HyperMini.
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, 2009 Ford Falcon (533 Nm) has 403 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan HyperMini. (130 Nm). This means 2009 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan HyperMini.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Nissan HyperMini | 2009 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | HyperMini | Falcon |
Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2988 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Type | electric | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 362 HP |
Torque | 130 Nm | 533 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2670 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1900 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 68 L |