2000 Ford Falcon vs. 1998 Honda SSM

To start off, 2000 Ford Falcon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda SSM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda SSM would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 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, 2000 Ford Falcon (420 Nm) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda SSM. (286 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda SSM.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Ford Falcon 1998 Honda SSM
Make Ford Honda
Model Falcon SSM
Year Released 2000 1998
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4942 cc 1999 cc
Horse Power 268 HP 0 HP
Torque 420 Nm 286 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Wheelbase Size 2800 mm 2580 mm


 

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