2009 Nissan Frontier vs. 2007 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 Nissan Frontier is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Frontier (257 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2007 Ford Falcon. (200 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2007 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 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Frontier. (281 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Frontier. 2007 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. 2007 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Nissan Frontier | 2007 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | Frontier | Falcon |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3953 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 257 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |