2002 Ford Falcon vs. 2005 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2005 Nissan 350Z is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan 350Z (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2002 Ford Falcon. (221 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Falcon weights approximately 69 kg more than 2005 Nissan 350Z.
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, 2002 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan 350Z. (354 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Falcon | 2005 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Falcon | 350Z |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3150 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 80 L |
