2001 Honda Mobilio vs. 1996 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2001 Honda Mobilio is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,707 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Falcon (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2001 Honda Mobilio. (89 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Falcon weights approximately 260 kg more than 2001 Honda Mobilio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Honda Mobilio is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Mobilio will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 Ford Falcon (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Mobilio | 1996 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Mobilio | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 3707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 398 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2800 mm |
