2000 Ford Falcon vs. 2011 Honda Insight

To start off, 2011 Honda Insight is newer by 11 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Falcon (268 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2011 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Falcon weights approximately 61 kg more than 2011 Honda Insight. 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, 2011 Honda Insight, 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 @ 3750 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Insight.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Ford Falcon 2011 Honda Insight
Make Ford Honda
Model Falcon Insight
Year Released 2000 2011
Body Type Sedan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4942 cc 1300 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 268 HP 98 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 420 Nm 167 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 1000 RPM
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic CVT
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1298 kg 1237 kg
Vehicle Length 4910 mm 4376 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1694 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1427 mm
Wheelbase Size 2800 mm 2550 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 40 L


 

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