2009 Nissan Patrol vs. 1995 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 Nissan Patrol is newer by 14 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 4,758 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Patrol (254 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1995 Ford Falcon. (228 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Falcon weights approximately 251 kg more than 2009 Nissan Patrol.
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, 2009 Nissan Patrol (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Falcon. (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Nissan Patrol | 1995 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | Patrol | Falcon |
Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4758 cc | 3705 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 425 Nm | 398 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2800 mm |