2007 Nissan 1400 vs. 1988 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2007 Nissan 1400 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Falcon (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2007 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan 1400.
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, 1988 Ford Falcon (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 1400. 1988 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan 1400 has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan 1400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Nissan 1400 | 1988 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | 1400 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2007 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1397 cc | 3949 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 97 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2800 mm |