2012 Nissan Xterra vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Nissan Xterra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 261 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 296 kg more than 2008 Ford Falcon.
Because 2012 Nissan Xterra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Xterra will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Xterra. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Xterra. 2008 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2012 Nissan Xterra has manual transmission. 2012 Nissan Xterra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Nissan Xterra | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | Xterra | Falcon |
Year Released | 2012 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 381 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4539 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1902 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |