2009 Nissan Frontier vs. 1990 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 Nissan Frontier is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,157 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Frontier (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1990 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 110 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Ford Falcon (235 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Frontier. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Frontier. 1990 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2009 Nissan Frontier has manual transmission. 2009 Nissan Frontier will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Frontier | 1990 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Frontier | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2486 cc | 3157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2800 mm |
