1964 Ford Falcon vs. 2002 Honda Z
To start off, 2002 Honda Z is newer by 38 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 231 more horse power than 2002 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Z weights approximately 260 kg more than 1964 Ford Falcon.
Because 2002 Honda Z is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Z 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, 1964 Ford Falcon (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Z. (60 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Z. 2002 Honda Z has automatic transmission and 1964 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1964 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Z will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Falcon | 2002 Honda Z | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Falcon | Z |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2890 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 20.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 960 kg |
