2001 Acura NSX vs. 1997 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2001 Acura NSX is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Acura NSX (480 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1997 Ford Falcon. (205 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Falcon.
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, 1997 Ford Falcon (357 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura NSX. (304 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura NSX. 2001 Acura NSX has automatic transmission and 1997 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1997 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Acura NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Acura NSX | 1997 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Acura | Ford |
Model | NSX | Falcon |
Year Released | 2001 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 480 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 357 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2800 mm |