1988 Ford Falcon vs. 1995 Honda Accord
To start off, 1995 Honda Accord is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Falcon (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1995 Honda Accord. (131 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Falcon weights approximately 122 kg more than 1995 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 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 1988 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1988 Ford Falcon (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Accord. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Falcon | 1995 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Falcon | Accord |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3949 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1308 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2730 mm |
