1999 Ford Falcon vs. 1997 Honda NSX
To start off, 1999 Ford Falcon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1999 Ford Falcon. (232 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Falcon weights approximately 32 kg more than 1997 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, 1999 Ford Falcon (374 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ford Falcon | 1997 Honda NSX | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Falcon | NSX |
Year Released | 1999 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1498 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |