1986 Ford Falcon vs. 1998 Honda SSM
To start off, 1998 Honda SSM is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 SSM (286 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Falcon. (241 Nm). This means 1998 Honda SSM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Falcon | 1998 Honda SSM | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Falcon | SSM |
Year Released | 1986 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1999 cc |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 241 Nm | 286 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2580 mm |