1998 Honda NSX vs. 2005 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2005 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Falcon weights approximately 100 kg more than 1998 Honda NSX.
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, 2005 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda NSX | 2005 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | NSX | Falcon |
Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |