1964 Ford Falcon vs. 1992 Honda Accord

To start off, 1992 Honda Accord is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 2,890 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Falcon (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1992 Honda Accord. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1992 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Honda Accord weights approximately 665 kg more than 1964 Ford Falcon.

Because 1964 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 1964 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Honda Accord, 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, 1964 Ford Falcon (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Accord. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Accord.

Compare all specifications:

1964 Ford Falcon 1992 Honda Accord
Make Ford Honda
Model Falcon Accord
Year Released 1964 1992
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2890 cc 1997 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 282 HP 134 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 244 Nm 184 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 700 kg 1365 kg


 

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