1999 Ford Falcon vs. 2002 Honda Accord

To start off, 2002 Honda Accord is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,982 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2002 Honda Accord. (152 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Falcon weights approximately 690 kg more than 2002 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1999 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 1999 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord, 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, 1999 Ford Falcon (366 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Accord. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Accord. 2002 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1999 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1999 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Ford Falcon 2002 Honda Accord
Make Ford Honda
Model Falcon Accord
Year Released 1999 2002
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3982 cc 1997 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 220 HP 152 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 366 Nm 190 Nm
Torque RPM 3150 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92.3 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.3 mm 86 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 9.8:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1530 kg 840 kg
Vehicle Length 4910 mm 4670 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2880 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 65 L


 

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