2001 Acura NSX vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Ford Falcon is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Acura NSX would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2001 Acura NSX. (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2001 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Falcon weights approximately 129 kg more than 2001 Acura NSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Ford Falcon (391 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura NSX. (304 Nm). This means 2008 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura NSX. 2008 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2001 Acura NSX has manual transmission. 2001 Acura NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura NSX | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | NSX | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2838 mm |
