1973 Honda 145 vs. 1999 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1999 Ford Falcon is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Honda 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Honda 145 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1973 Honda 145. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Falcon weights approximately 585 kg more than 1973 Honda 145. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 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 1999 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Honda 145, 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, 1999 Ford Falcon (366 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda 145. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda 145. 1999 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1973 Honda 145 has manual transmission. 1973 Honda 145 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda 145 | 1999 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | 145 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1433 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2580 mm |
