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Sedan car comparison

Ford FALCON vs Nissan SKYLINE

Both are sedan vehicles on New Zealand roads. Based on NZTA fleet data.

Ford FALCON 36,746 on NZ roads
VS
Nissan SKYLINE 17,527 on NZ roads
$15/week cheaper to fuel — Nissan SKYLINE at $75/wk vs $90/wk
7.199999999999989 kW more power — Nissan SKYLINE at 206.2 kW
Ford FALCON 36,746 in NZ
Nissan SKYLINE 17,527 in NZ Wins 3 of 4
Registered in NZ
36,746 ✓
17,527
Fuel Economy
11.5 L/100km
9.5 L/100km ✓
Power
199 kW
206.2 kW ✓
Weight
2,055 kg
1,778.7 kg ✓
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Body Type
Sedan
Sedan
Seats
5
5
Year Range
1960–2020
1967–2022
Imported New
92%
2%

NZ Registrations Over Time

Registration trend for Ford FALCON vs Nissan SKYLINE: comparing annual new registrations in NZ from 2020 onwards. Ford FALCON has more total registrations.

Regional Popularity

Region Ford FALCON Nissan SKYLINE
AUCKLAND 4,860 5,634
CHRISTCHURCH CITY 2,513 1,723
HAMILTON CITY 1,285 876
INVERCARGILL CITY 1,460 322
DUNEDIN CITY 1,194 311
TAURANGA CITY 865 600
WAIMAKARIRI DISTRICT 1,076 323
NEW PLYMOUTH DISTRICT 799 360

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is more popular in NZ — the Ford FALCON or Nissan SKYLINE?

The Ford FALCON is more common with 36,746 registered in New Zealand compared to 17,527 for the Nissan SKYLINE. A larger fleet means more mechanics familiar with the car and easier access to parts.

Which is cheaper to run — Ford FALCON or Nissan SKYLINE?

Based on NZTA fuel economy data, the Nissan SKYLINE uses less fuel at 9.5 L/100km compared to 11.5 L/100km. At current fuel prices of approximately $2.80/L, that difference adds up over a year of typical driving.

Are Ford FALCON and Nissan SKYLINE the same body type?

Both are classified as Sedan vehicles in the NZTA fleet data. The Ford FALCON is primarily a petrol vehicle while the Nissan SKYLINE runs on petrol.

Are these cars typically imported new or used?

92% of Ford FALCON models were imported new to NZ, while 3% came as used imports. For the Nissan SKYLINE, 2% were new and 93% were used imports.

Where does this data come from?

All figures are sourced from the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) Motor Vehicle Register, current as of 31 March 2026. This covers 3,678,722 registered passenger vehicles in New Zealand.

Data sourced from the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) Motor Vehicle Register, current as of 31 March 2026.

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Ford FALCON Nissan SKYLINE

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