1988 Ford Falcon vs. 1998 Honda NSX
To start off, 1998 Honda NSX is newer by 10 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, 1998 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1988 Ford Falcon. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda NSX weights approximately 34 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Ford Falcon (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda NSX. (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Falcon | 1998 Honda NSX | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Falcon | NSX |
Year Released | 1988 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3949 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1464 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2630 mm |