1995 Ford Falcon vs. 1989 Honda Accord
To start off, 1995 Ford Falcon is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,705 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Falcon (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1989 Honda Accord. (120 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Falcon weights approximately 382 kg more than 1989 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 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 1995 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 1995 Ford Falcon (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Accord. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Falcon | 1989 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Falcon | Accord |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3705 cc | 1955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 398 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1198 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2610 mm |
