1998 Ford Falcon vs. 1999 Honda Today
To start off, 1999 Honda Today is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1999 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 930 kg more than 1999 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 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, 1999 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 (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 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 1999 Honda Today. 1998 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1999 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 | 1999 Honda Today | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Falcon | Today |
Year Released | 1998 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1400 mm |