1997 Ford Falcon vs. 1998 Honda SSM
To start off, 1998 Honda SSM is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1997 Ford Falcon (357 Nm) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda SSM. (286 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda SSM.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Falcon | 1998 Honda SSM | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Falcon | SSM |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1999 cc |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2580 mm |
