2005 Ford Falcon vs. 2005 Nissan 350Z
To start off, both 2005 Ford Falcon and 2005 Nissan 350Z were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan 350Z (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2005 Ford Falcon. (200 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 254 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, 2005 Nissan 350Z (372 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Falcon. 2005 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2005 Nissan 350Z has manual transmission. 2005 Nissan 350Z 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 | 2005 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Falcon | 350Z |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 3489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 372 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 81.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1581 kg | 1835 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |