1966 Ford Falcon vs. 1998 Honda NSX
To start off, 1998 Honda NSX is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1966 Ford Falcon. (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda NSX weights approximately 345 kg more than 1966 Ford Falcon. 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, 1998 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Falcon. (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Falcon | 1998 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Falcon | NSX |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.7 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 1464 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 70 L |
