2002 Ford Falcon vs. 2006 Honda Accord
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Falcon 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 55 more horse power than 2006 Honda Accord. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Accord weights approximately 475 kg more than 2002 Ford Falcon.
Because 2006 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord 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, 2002 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Falcon | 2006 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Falcon | Accord |
Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 65 L |