2005 Ford Falcon vs. 1991 Nissan Terrano

To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Nissan Terrano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Nissan Terrano would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Falcon (200 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1991 Nissan Terrano. (146 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1991 Nissan Terrano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Nissan Terrano weights approximately 174 kg more than 2005 Ford Falcon.

Because 1991 Nissan Terrano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Nissan Terrano will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Nissan Terrano. (244 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Nissan Terrano. 2005 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1991 Nissan Terrano has manual transmission. 1991 Nissan Terrano will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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