1988 Ford Falcon vs. 2012 Honda Accord
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord is newer by 24 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, 2012 Honda Accord (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1988 Ford Falcon. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Accord weights approximately 67 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.
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, 2012 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 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Accord. 2012 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1988 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1988 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Falcon | 2012 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Falcon | Accord |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3949 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2799 mm |
