2002 Ford Falcon vs. 2001 Honda Civic

To start off, 2002 Ford Falcon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Falcon (221 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2001 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Falcon weights approximately 435 kg more than 2001 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2002 Ford Falcon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Ford Falcon 2001 Honda Civic
Make Ford Honda
Model Falcon Civic
Year Released 2002 2001
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3984 cc 1672 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 221 HP 118 HP
Engine RPM 4900 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 357 Nm 153 Nm
Torque RPM 3150 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92.3 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.3 mm 94.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1515 kg 1080 kg
Vehicle Length 4910 mm 4440 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2800 mm 2580 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 59 L 50 L


 

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