2009 Nissan Maxima vs. 2009 Ford Falcon
To start off, both 2009 Nissan Maxima and 2009 Ford Falcon were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Maxima (291 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2009 Ford Falcon. (261 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Falcon weights approximately 87 kg more than 2009 Nissan Maxima.
Because 2009 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 2009 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Maxima, 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, 2009 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Maxima. (354 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Maxima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Maxima | 2009 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Maxima | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 354 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4841 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1859 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1468 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 68 L |
