2000 Ford Falcon vs. 2003 Honda Mobilio
To start off, 2003 Honda Mobilio is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Falcon (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Falcon weights approximately 25 kg more than 2003 Honda Mobilio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 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 2000 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda Mobilio, 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, 2000 Ford Falcon (420 Nm) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Falcon | 2003 Honda Mobilio | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Falcon | Mobilio |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2750 mm |
