2005 Ford Falcon vs. 1994 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Nissan 300 ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Nissan 300 ZX would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2005 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 55 kg more than 2005 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, 1994 Nissan 300 ZX (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Falcon | 1994 Nissan 300 ZX | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Falcon | 300 ZX |
Year Released | 2005 | 1994 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 279 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2580 mm |