2000 Ford Falcon vs. 2006 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2006 Honda Jazz is newer by 6 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2006 Honda Jazz. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Jazz weights approximately 472 kg more than 2000 Ford Falcon.
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, 2006 Honda Jazz, 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 (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Jazz. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Falcon | 2006 Honda Jazz | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Falcon | Jazz |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 89.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 42 L |
