2005 Nissan Titan vs. 2012 Ford Falcon

To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Titan (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2012 Ford Falcon. (265 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Titan weights approximately 559 kg more than 2012 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Titan 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 Nissan Titan (514 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Falcon. (409 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Falcon.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Nissan Titan 2012 Ford Falcon
Make Nissan Ford
Model Titan Falcon
Year Released 2005 2012
Body Type Pickup Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5556 cc 3983 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 305 HP 265 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 514 Nm 409 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 12.0:1
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2316 kg 1757 kg
Vehicle Length 5700 mm 4967 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1868 mm
Vehicle Height 1950 mm 1433 mm
Wheelbase Size 3560 mm 2838 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 106 L 68 L


 

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