2007 Dodge Nitro vs. 2001 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2007 Dodge Nitro is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Nitro (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2001 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 2001 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, 2007 Dodge Nitro (360 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Nitro | 2001 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Nitro | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3952 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 59 L |
