1991 Ford Falcon vs. 1989 Honda Concerto
To start off, 1991 Ford Falcon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Falcon (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1989 Honda Concerto. (129 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Falcon weights approximately 356 kg more than 1989 Honda Concerto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1991 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 1991 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto, 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, 1991 Ford Falcon (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Falcon | 1989 Honda Concerto | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Falcon | Concerto |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3949 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2560 mm |
