2003 Ford Falcon vs. 1996 Nissan President
To start off, 2003 Ford Falcon is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2003 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan President weights approximately 375 kg more than 2003 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, 1996 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Falcon. 1996 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 2003 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 2003 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Falcon | 1996 Nissan President | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Falcon | President |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3040 mm |
