2008 Nissan Altima vs. 1995 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Nissan Altima is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,705 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Falcon (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Altima. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Altima.
Because 1995 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 1995 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Altima, 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, 1995 Ford Falcon (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Altima. (245 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Altima. 1995 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Altima has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Altima will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Nissan Altima | 1995 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | Altima | Falcon |
Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2491 cc | 3705 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 398 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2800 mm |