2001 Ford Falcon vs. 1997 Honda NSX
To start off, 2001 Ford Falcon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2001 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Falcon weights approximately 17 kg more than 1997 Honda NSX.
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 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Falcon | 1997 Honda NSX | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Falcon | NSX |
Year Released | 2001 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3983 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 78 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1498 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |