1990 Honda NSX vs. 1990 Ford Falcon
To start off, both 1990 Honda NSX and 1990 Ford Falcon were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,157 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda NSX (270 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1990 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Falcon weights approximately 55 kg more than 1990 Honda NSX.
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, 1990 Honda NSX (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Falcon. (235 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1990 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Falcon. 1990 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1990 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1990 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda NSX | 1990 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | NSX | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2976 cc | 3157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2800 mm |
