2010 Nissan Frontier vs. 1992 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Falcon (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Frontier. (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Falcon weights approximately 54 kg more than 2010 Nissan Frontier. 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, 1992 Ford Falcon (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Frontier. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Frontier. 1992 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2010 Nissan Frontier has manual transmission. 2010 Nissan Frontier will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Nissan Frontier | 1992 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Frontier | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 348 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2800 mm |
