2005 Ford Falcon vs. 1995 Nissan Gloria

To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan Gloria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan Gloria would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Gloria weights approximately 45 kg more than 2005 Ford Falcon.

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. 2005 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1995 Nissan Gloria has manual transmission. 1995 Nissan Gloria 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.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Ford Falcon 1995 Nissan Gloria
Make Ford Nissan
Model Falcon Gloria
Year Released 2005 1995
Engine Size 3984 cc 3000 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 210 HP 0 HP
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1485 kg 1530 kg


 

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