2005 Ford Falcon vs. 2009 Nissan Titan

To start off, 2009 Nissan Titan is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,549 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2005 Ford Falcon. (210 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster 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. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Falcon.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Ford Falcon 2009 Nissan Titan
Make Ford Nissan
Model Falcon Titan
Year Released 2005 2009
Body Type Sedan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3984 cc 5549 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 210 HP 317 HP
Engine RPM 4900 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 357 Nm 522 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 9.8:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 3560 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 106 L


 

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