1997 Ford Falcon vs. 2007 Honda S2000
To start off, 2007 Honda S2000 is newer by 10 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. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1997 Ford Falcon. (205 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 215 kg more than 2007 Honda S2000.
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 @ 3000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Falcon | 2007 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Falcon | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |
