2001 Acura NSX vs. 2009 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 Ford Falcon is newer by 8 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Acura NSX (480 HP) has 93 more horse power than 2009 Ford Falcon. (387 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 2001 Acura NSX (542 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Falcon. (520 Nm). This means 2001 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Acura NSX | 2009 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Acura | Ford |
Model | NSX | Falcon |
Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 480 HP | 387 HP |
Torque | 542 Nm | 520 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2838 mm |