2001 Acura NSX vs. 2011 Ford Falcon

To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 10 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), 2011 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Acura NSX (480 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 2011 Ford Falcon. (261 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2011 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, 2011 Ford Falcon (391 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura NSX. (304 Nm). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura NSX.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Acura NSX 2011 Ford Falcon
Make Acura Ford
Model NSX Falcon
Year Released 2001 2011
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 3500 cc 3983 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 480 HP 261 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 304 Nm 391 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
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 68 L


 

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