2007 Nissan Xterra vs. 2010 Ford Falcon

To start off, 2010 Ford Falcon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Xterra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Xterra would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 261 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Falcon weights approximately 414 kg more than 2007 Nissan Xterra.

Because 2010 Ford Falcon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Xterra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Xterra. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Xterra.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Nissan Xterra 2010 Ford Falcon
Make Nissan Ford
Model Xterra Falcon
Year Released 2007 2010
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3954 cc 3983 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 261 HP 261 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 381 Nm 391 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3250 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic 6-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1290 kg 1704 kg
Vehicle Length 4550 mm 4967 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1868 mm
Vehicle Height 1910 mm 1433 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2838 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 10.7 L/100km 7.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.7 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.4 L/100km 9.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 68 L


 

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