1998 Ford Falcon vs. 2013 Honda Crosstour
To start off, 2013 Honda Crosstour is newer by 15 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, 2013 Honda Crosstour (274 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1998 Ford Falcon. (235 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Crosstour should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Crosstour weights approximately 265 kg more than 1998 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Honda Crosstour is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Crosstour 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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Crosstour. (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Crosstour.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Falcon | 2013 Honda Crosstour | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Falcon | Crosstour |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 274 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1898 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2797 mm |
