1998 Honda SSM vs. 1997 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1998 Honda SSM is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1997 Ford Falcon (357 Nm) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda SSM. (286 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda SSM. 1997 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda SSM has manual transmission. 1998 Honda SSM will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda SSM | 1997 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | SSM | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 3984 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 205 HP |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2800 mm |
