2006 Nissan Quest vs. 2004 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2006 Nissan Quest is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Quest (240 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2004 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Quest weights approximately 801 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Quest. (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Nissan Quest | 2004 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | Quest | Falcon |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2316 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 59 L |