1998 Ford Falcon vs. 1994 Honda Today
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Honda Today would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (235 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1994 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 870 kg more than 1994 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Ford Falcon (395 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Today. 1998 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1994 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1994 Honda Today will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Falcon | 1994 Honda Today | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Falcon | Today |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1400 mm |
