1998 Ford Falcon vs. 2001 Honda Civic

To start off, 2001 Honda Civic is newer by 3 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 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 108 more horse power than 2001 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 7600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 308 kg more than 2001 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1998 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 1998 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 1998 Ford Falcon (395 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 5900 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic. 1998 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2001 Honda Civic 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 2001 Honda Civic
Make Ford Honda
Model Falcon Civic
Year Released 1998 2001
Body Type Sedan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4942 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 235 HP 127 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 7600 RPM
Torque 395 Nm 119 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 5900 RPM
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1580 kg 1272 kg
Vehicle Length 4910 mm 4180 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2800 mm 2640 mm


 

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