2002 Nissan Quest vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Nissan Quest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Nissan Quest would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2002 Nissan Quest. (165 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2002 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Quest weights approximately 172 kg more than 2012 Ford Falcon.
Because 2012 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 2012 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Quest, 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (353 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Quest. (271 Nm). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Nissan Quest | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | Quest | Falcon |
Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3294 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 353 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1648 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4955 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 68 L |