1997 Ford Falcon vs. 1999 Honda Civic
To start off, 1999 Honda Civic is newer by 2 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 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Falcon (301 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1999 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 374 kg more than 1999 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 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 1997 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Civic, 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, 1997 Ford Falcon (515 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Civic. (210 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford Falcon | 1999 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Falcon | Civic |
Year Released | 1997 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1674 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2630 mm |